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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS513 - Horseshoe

27 July, 2019

Submitted by: Piranha , on 27 July, 2019

Team Leader
Jan C. Weirauch
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
0.01 kgs (estimated)

26.504645856914, 127.84525929079

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS513 - Horseshoe
Organization/Dive Centre
Piranha DIvers Okinawa
City
Onna Village
Country
Japan
Date
27 July, 2019
Survey Duration
37 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.504645856914
Longitude: 127.84525929079
Weather Conditions
good conditions perfect for diving
Survey Depth Range
5–22 meters
Area Surveyed
37 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
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Entangled Animals
Sharks & Rays
Species or Common Name Grey Reef Shark
Number Entangled 1
Status dead
Type of Debris had a hook in his mouth probably starved
Comments Fisherman here often seem to think that sharks are eating their catch and are not particular trying to protect them.
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