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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Hole in the Wall

13 August, 2016

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

26.499167, -80.036

Survey Information

Location Name
Hole in the Wall
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: 26.499167
Longitude: -80.036
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
65–69 feet
Area Surveyed
3000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 10
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 1
Entangled Animals
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Xesto sponge
Number Entangled 1
Type of Debris Monofilament
Comments mono wrapped around xesto sponge

glass bottle

monofilament -- difficult to detach from reef

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