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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Molasses Reef

8 June, 2024

Team Leader
Melissa Giresi
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
2 lbs (estimated)

25.011902790011, -80.376358052589

Survey Information

Location Name
Molasses Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Reef Dive Center/Ocean Conservation Foundation
City
Key largo
Country
United States
Date
8 June, 2024
Survey Duration
35 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.011902790011
Longitude: -80.376358052589
Weather Conditions
Clear, calm -1 ft waves, 70ft visibilty
Survey Depth Range
20–60 feet
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
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 2
Fishing: Line 2
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 1

A large fishing net (about 3ft across)

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