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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

BBC Wreck

22 September, 2018

Submitted by: catherinemregan , on 24 September, 2018

Team Leader
Catherine
Number of Participants
24
Total Debris Collected
15 lbs (estimated)

25.0534, -77.33422

Survey Information

Location Name
BBC Wreck
Organization/Dive Centre
Stuart Cove's Dive Bahamas
Country
Bahamas
Date
22 September, 2018
Survey Duration
38 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.0534
Longitude: -77.33422
Weather Conditions
weather conditions were normal. no high winds or strong currents.
Survey Depth Range
30–45 feet
Area Surveyed
1 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 12
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 2
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 3
Fishing: Line 15
Food Wrappers (plastic) 2
Plastic Fragments 3
Rope (plastic/nylon) 2
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 3
Caps & Lids (metal) 2
Pipes & Rebar 1
Metal Fragments 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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wood materials collected
Lumber (processed Or Cut/milled Wood) 2
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paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 2
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Additional Information

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