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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS413 - Silver Steps

25 April, 2018

Team Leader
Sophia Manneville
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
1 kgs (estimated)

50.146635151856, -5.0519904807037

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS413 - Silver Steps
Organization/Dive Centre
Cornish Diving Centre
City
Falmouth
Country
United Kingdom
Date
25 April, 2018
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 50.146635151856
Longitude: -5.0519904807037
Weather Conditions
Sunny, low wind
Survey Depth Range
3.2–8.4 meters
Area Surveyed
422 ft2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
kelp
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
Plastic Fragments 2
Strapping Bands (plastic) 1
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 2
Pipes & Rebar 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1

There are several big fishing nets that have been discovered after a storm several weeks ago. We are planning to remove them in the next couple of weeks.

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