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.

Mataika

11 November 2026

MEIDECC Tonga

Rene Voi-Ulufonua

Overview

B

12

12.0

4.8

20m x 20m

Bedrock

Items per 1,000m2

2638

Products

1055

69673

Type Count Weight (g)
Glass & Ceramic 820 1003
Bottles & jars 815 3
Glass or ceramic fragments 5 1000
Plastic 108 11565
Resin pellets B N/A
Bottles <= 2 L 36 4195
Food wrappers 72 7370
Fabric & Textiles 60 50805
Clothing, towels and linen 44 45840
Footwear & shoes 16 4965
Metal 37 4760
Aluminium drink cans 34 1935
Construction material 3 2825
Paper & Cardboard 30 1540
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 30 1540

Materials

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This is the first litter survey in this survey area