Dive Against Debris Data Submission
Halfmoon Beach (AlAmwaj) Cleanup
4 November, 2022
- Team Leader
- kasim saeed
- Number of Participants
- 7
- Total Debris Collected
- 161 kgs (measured)
26.127952465027, 49.994451498649
Survey Information
- Location Name
- Halfmoon Beach (AlAmwaj) Cleanup
- Organization/Dive Centre
- diversisland
- City
- Qatif
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Date
- 4 November, 2022
- Survey Duration
- 90 Minutes
- GPS Coordinates
- Latitude: 26.127952465027
Longitude: 49.994451498649
- Weather Conditions
-
Mild weather
- Survey Depth Range
- 1–6 meters
- Area Surveyed
- 60000 m2
- Dominant Substrate
- sand
- Ecosystem
- Sandy area with some weeds
- Wave Conditions
- Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
Survey Photos
Debris Items Collected
| Entangled Animals | |
|---|---|
| Marine Mammals | |
| Species or Common Name | Grouper |
| Number Entangled | 1 |
| Type of Debris | Grouper |
| Comments | A grouper has a fishing letter in its mouth with a fishing line |
Additional Information
Unfortunately, all waste comes from hikers
We found tampons and tampons
Plastic
Plastic water bottles
plastic bags
Comments and Feedback
We need to focus on educating hikers about the danger of plastic and its impact on marine life
