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

beach-icon Beach.

Touliki Naval Base

29 September 2026

MEIDECC Tonga

Rene Voi-Ulufonua

Overview

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25

62.5

4.0

50m x 7m

Sand

Items per 1,000m2

1237

Products

433

3466

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 279 1991
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottle caps & lids 33 75
Plastic utensils 8 63
Cigarettes, butts & filters 11 3
Cigarette lighters 2 20
Straws 7 39
Plastic bags 80 791
Food wrappers 59 421
Food containers 58 310
Rope 8 37
Fishing line 13 232
Glass & Ceramic 68 30
Bottles & jars 68 30
Metal 38 110
Foil wrappers 9 63
Aluminium drink cans 29 47
Wood 23 922
Wooden utensils 23 922
Other 11 340
Batteries (Household) 4 198
Cotton buds 7 142
Paper & Cardboard 11 71
Other Paper & Cardboard (specify) 11 71
Foamed Plastic 3 2
Foam sponge 3 2

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area