ADS217 - Minnow Cave

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS217 - Minnow Cave

9 August, 2017

Submitted by: Rainbow Reef Dive Center , on 9 August, 2017

Team Leader: Jack Fishman

Number of Participants: 1

Total Debris Collected: 0.05 lbs (estimated)

25.218504, -80.334018

Survey Information

Location Name: ADS217 - Minnow Cave

Organization/Dive Centre: Rainbow Reef

City: Key Largo

Country: United States

Date: 9 August, 2017

Survey Duration: 45 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 25.218504
Longitude: -80.334018

Weather Conditions: Some waves present

Survey Depth Range: 15–20 feet

Area Surveyed: 13.25 ft²

Dominant Substrate: coral

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

plastic materials collected
Bait Containers, Packaging	1

Additional Information

Was there any event that could have contributed to the documented debris?

Poor fishing practices

What was the most unusual item found?

Bait container

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Fishing and bait

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Additional Information

Low viz but shallow site!

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ADS217 - Minnow Cave

25.218504, -80.334018

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