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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS536 - Rye Pier

18 March, 2019

Submitted by: OceanDivers , on 18 March, 2019

Team Leader
Liz Harper
Number of Participants
1
Total Debris Collected
0.1 kgs (estimated)

-38.36852, 144.8224

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS536 - Rye Pier
Organization/Dive Centre
Ocean Divers
City
Bentleigh East
Country
Australia
Date
18 March, 2019
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -38.36852
Longitude: 144.8224
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
2–7 meters
Area Surveyed
50 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
other
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
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Entangled Animals
Sharks & Rays
Species or Common Name Fiddler Ray
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Fishing Hook and line
Comments Hooked on loose line on sea floor 20m from pier
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