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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Emerald Reef

2 May, 2022

Team Leader
Adissen Antonucci
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
3 lbs (estimated)

25.711090062657, -80.108342244171

Survey Information

Location Name
Emerald Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Divers Paradise
City
Key Biscayne
Country
United States
Date
2 May, 2022
Survey Duration
47 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.711090062657
Longitude: -80.108342244171
Weather Conditions
Windy
Survey Depth Range
18–27 feet
Area Surveyed
5170.39 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 3
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
metal materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 2
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2

Plastic fencing

Fishing line

Ghost rope

Plastic fencing


Surprise at items found

Regularly dove site. Lots of ghost rope. All items had been submerged for a long time.

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