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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Caracasbaai

25 February, 2023

Submitted by: Curious2dive , on 6 June, 2023

Team Leader
Hans Pleij
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
19 kgs (measured)

12.076420080441, -68.863840345083

Survey Information

Location Name
Caracasbaai
Organization/Dive Centre
CURious 2 DIVE
City
Willemstad
Country
Netherlands Antilles
Date
25 February, 2023
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 12.076420080441
Longitude: -68.863840345083
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
2–18 meters
Area Surveyed
3500 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 12
Bags: Trash (plastic) 23
Balloons 5
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 25
Fishing: Line 4
Plastic Fragments 67
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glass materials collected
Jars-food (glass) 4
Beverage Bottles (glass) 7
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