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 - USP Foreshore Suva

3 July 2026

POLYP (Pacific Ocean Litter Youth Project)

Latai Peters

Overview

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5

3.3

12.4

50m x 6m

Mixed Substrate

Items per 1,000m2

2283

Products

685

14442

Type Count Weight (g)
Plastic 588 7581
Resin pellets A N/A
Pens & Stationery 14 95
Plastic bags 14 943
Plastic sheeting 11 177
Plastic utensils 6 10
Bottle caps & lids 93 324
Bottles <= 2 L 35 1522
Cigarette lighters 2 28
Food containers 46 501
Food wrappers 25 172
Mesh bags 4 960
Unidentifiable soft plastic fragments 142 1244
Straws 12 6
Clothes pegs 22 24
Bottle seals & tabs 2 2
Unidentifiable hard plastic fragments 118 640
Other Plastic 7 434
Rope 1 1
Lollipop sticks 3 8
Cable ties & zip ties 1 13
Cosmetics and medical packaging 5 154
Bottle neck rings 7 10
Toys, sport, & recreation (Plastic) 9 306
Strapping bands & tape 9 7
Foamed Plastic 33 943
Polystyrene insulation or packaging 25 320
Unidentifiable foamed plastic fragments 8 623
Glass & Ceramic 33 1729
Bottles & jars 33 1729
Metal 16 365
Other cans (<= 4 L) 16 365
Paper & Cardboard 6 289
Unidentifiable paper and cardboard fragments 1 5
Paper, newspapers & paper receipts 1 5
Cups, food trays & wrappers 4 279
Rubber 5 431
Rubber footwear 5 431
Fabric & Textiles 4 3104
Clothing, towels and linen 4 3104

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