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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sodfa

8 June, 2019

Team Leader
Beth Sanders
Number of Participants
23
Total Debris Collected
3 kgs (measured)

27.903298519468, 34.331300466032

Survey Information

Location Name
Sodfa
Organization/Dive Centre
Camel Dive Club & Hotel
City
Sharm el Sheikh
Country
Egypt
Date
8 June, 2019
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 27.903298519468
Longitude: 34.331300466032
Weather Conditions
Calm
Survey Depth Range
2–20 meters
Area Surveyed
500 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 8
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 3
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 52
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
Plastic Fragments 12
Cigarette Filters 1
Strapping Bands (plastic) 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 3
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
rubber materials collected
Rubber Bands 8
wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 3
cloth materials collected
Towels/rags 1
Cloth Fragments 4
paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 1
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 7
other materials collected
Hotel All inclusive wristband 1

Fishing Line


A massive THANK YOU to everyone who took part. Although the weight was not a great amount, we were saddened by the quantity of fishing line found. We hope to see you next time.

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