ADS414 - Carysfort Reef Ball 2

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS414 - Carysfort Reef Ball 2

22 April, 2018

Submitted by: cristalclear , on 23 April, 2018

Team Leader: Justin Twidt

Number of Participants: 11

Total Debris Collected: 343 lbs (measured)

25.131124, -80.122466

Survey Information

Location Name: ADS414 - Carysfort Reef Ball 2

Organization/Dive Centre: Cristal Clear Charters/FKNMS

City: Key Largo

Country: United States

Date: 22 April, 2018

Survey Duration: 54 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 25.131124
Longitude: -80.122466

Weather Conditions: Moderate with 10-20 mph winds

Survey Depth Range: 12–29 feet

Area Surveyed: 300 ft²

Dominant Substrate: coral

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

wood materials collected
Wood Fragments	14
Fishing: Traps & Pots	3

cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth)	14

Additional Information

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

We were hosting a Dive Against Debris event for Earth Day

What was the most unusual item found?

Full Lobster Traps

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Lobster Traps

Ropes from traps

Fishing line

Comments and Feedback

Additional Information

We have permits for lobster trap collection and removal.

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