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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS307 - Portmellon

14 April, 2018

Submitted by: viewpoint , on 15 April, 2018

Team Leader
David Skinner
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
2 kgs (measured)

50.26371, -4.783714

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS307 - Portmellon
Organization/Dive Centre
Viewpoint Diving Cornwall
City
Pentewan
Country
United Kingdom
Date
14 April, 2018
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 50.26371
Longitude: -4.783714
Weather Conditions
Easterly winds 4-5, swell, wave 1-2.5 meters
Survey Depth Range
1–7 meters
Area Surveyed
1500 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 3
Balls 3
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 1
Caps & Lids (plastic) 1
Plastic Fragments 20
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glass materials collected
Jars-food (glass) 1
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 4
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metal materials collected
Aerosol/spray Cans 1
Batteries: AA, AAA, C & D, 6V, 9V, Etc. 2
Metal Fragments 5
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paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 10
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