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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Midreef

14 August, 2016

Submitted by: SEFCRI , on 5 December, 2016

Team Leader
Kristi Kerrigan
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
2 lbs (measured)

26.7767, -80.01095

Survey Information

Location Name
Midreef
Organization/Dive Centre
Pura Vida Divers
Country
United States
Date
14 August, 2016
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.7767
Longitude: -80.01095
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
70–85 feet
Area Surveyed
45000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
Hardbottom
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 15
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1
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Entangled Animals
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Sponges
Number Entangled 2
Type of Debris Monofilament
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Additional Information

Arizona Tea Can (aluminum)

Comments and Feedback

The current was quite strong, which made the cleanup quite difficult. Not very much debris at this site.

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