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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sandy Falls

28 October, 2023

Submitted by: Rich@rescuba , on 18 March, 2024

Team Leader
Rich Henning
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
50 lbs (estimated)

46.39639688249, -79.863135406508

Survey Information

Location Name
Sandy Falls
Organization/Dive Centre
Country
Canada
Date
28 October, 2023
Survey Duration
35 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 46.39639688249
Longitude: -79.863135406508
Weather Conditions
Sunny, warm (15C)
Survey Depth Range
8–30 feet
Area Surveyed
200 ft2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
Fresh water River - Rock Bottom
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 10
Bait Containers, Packaging 10
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 8
Fishing: Line 45
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 10
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 3
Rope (plastic/nylon) 2
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glass materials collected
Jars-food (glass) 4
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 10
Beverage Bottles (glass) 7
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rubber materials collected
Tires/tyres 4
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cloth materials collected
Towels/rags 2
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Additional Information

there has been a history of small boats cap sizing at the bottom of the falls

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