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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Mayday - Bocas Dive Center

26 May, 2024

Team Leader
Kelly Paterson
Number of Participants
14
Total Debris Collected
100 lbs (estimated)

9.3351540696789, -82.241210684879

Survey Information

Location Name
Mayday - Bocas Dive Center
Organization/Dive Centre
Bocas Dive Center
City
Isla Colón
Country
Panama
Date
26 May, 2024
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 9.3351540696789
Longitude: -82.241210684879
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
4–10 meters
Area Surveyed
1249.71 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 47
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Diapers/nappies 2
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 6
Toothbrushes 1
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 27
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 55
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 1
Metal Fragments 1
mixed materials collected
Clothing 16
Shoes-flip Flops, Sandals, Tennis, Etc 2
Toys 1

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