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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Main Stack Destin Bridge Rubble

16 April, 2022

Team Leader
Scott Cole
Number of Participants
12
Total Debris Collected
4.8 lbs (measured)

30.33, -86.49

Survey Information

Location Name
Main Stack Destin Bridge Rubble
Organization/Dive Centre
Emerald Coast Scuba
City
Destin
Country
United States
Date
16 April, 2022
Survey Duration
36 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 30.33
Longitude: -86.49
Weather Conditions
Stormy; rainy, partly cloudy
Survey Depth Range
63–66 feet
Area Surveyed
1930 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 11
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 13
Entangled Animals
Crustaceans
Species or Common Name Sea Urchin
Number Entangled 2
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Fishing line/plastic
Comments Standard sea urchin with many things (shells etc.) on them plus some human debris

This is a popular fishing spot

Large lead weight

fishing line

fishing hooks

lead weight

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