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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Briny Breeze

13 August, 2016

Submitted by: SEFCRI , on 5 December, 2016

Team Leader
Kristi Kerrigan
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
2.5 lbs (measured)

26.504167, -80.035167

Survey Information

Location Name
Briny Breeze
Organization/Dive Centre
Dolphin Sun Dive Charters / Sea to Shore Alliance
City
Boynton Beach
Country
United States
Date
13 August, 2016
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.504167
Longitude: -80.035167
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
64–66 feet
Area Surveyed
3000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 6
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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Entangled Animals
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Coral, sponge, gorgonian
Number Entangled 3
Type of Debris Monofilament
Comments mono grown into reef.
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