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Data.

This dataset was collected by Citizen Scientists at an official 'Survey Area' as part of the Litter Intelligence long-term litter monitoring programme. The data are freely and openly accessible to anyone. Download the raw data, share this survey, and learn more about the data collection methodology through the links at the bottom of the page.

Litter Survey

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Fiji - Viti Levu - Suva Point Beach

10 July 2026

POLYP (Pacific Ocean Litter Youth Project)

Latai Peters

Overview

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6

9.5

7.3

50m x 6m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

8583

Products

2575

13882

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 1348 6015
Resin pellets A N/A
Straws 43 68
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 322 1572
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 246 743
Clothes pegs 86 161
Bottle caps & lids 158 468
Food containers 91 530
Lollipop sticks 16 8
Pens & Stationery 102 725
Food wrappers 86 263
Plastic utensils 29 44
Cosmetics and medical packaging 58 352
Hangers & retail packaging 3 2
Cigarette lighters 18 196
Fishing line 3 51
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 35 297
Bottles <= 2 L 6 284
Bottle neck rings 6 6
Bottle seals & tabs 13 11
Plastic bags 3 186
Plastic sheeting 5 8
Other Plastic 3 32
Rope 3 5
Strapping bands & tape 12 2
Safety & construction related 1 1
Glass & Ceramic 810 5096
Bottles & jars 808 5065
Construction material 2 31
Foamed Plastic 269 438
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 196 255
Foam sponge 5 144
Polystyrene cups or food packs 68 39
Metal 65 590
Aluminium drink cans 47 418
Unidentifiable metal fragments 12 119
Other Metal 1 12
Other cans (<= 4 L) 1 40
Construction material 4 1
Fabric & Textiles 43 877
Unidentifiable cloth fragments 15 602
Backpacks & bags 2 124
Clothing, towels and linen 4 134
Other cloth 3 8
Carpet & furnishing 19 9
Rubber 29 793
Rubber footwear 13 494
Construction & Automotive 5 62
Unidentifiable rubber fragments 5 178
Other Rubber (specify) 5 58
Rubber bands 1 1
Paper & Cardboard 6 51
Cups, food trays & wrappers 5 50
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 1
Other 5 22
Appliances & electronics 1 22
Sanitary items 4 N/A

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Previous survey in this area

Fiji - Viti Levu - Suva Point Beach POLYP (Pacific Ocean Litter Youth Project)
04 May, 2023
Items per 1,000m2
5420
70%