Beverage containers (glass and metal) made up > 57% of debris collected.
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Benjamin L is a 12 YO diver who certified in Mexico this past April. He has four logged dives. His family is presently visiting Newfoundland. Ben thought a jump in the "cool" waters of Conception Bay was in order. He booked a DLD with Ocean Quest Adventures. Given his experience and depth restrictions he was unable to dive the Bell Island Shipwrecks. We kind of ruined his plans. Not one to disappoint a keen new diver we offered a "treasure hunt." Dive one: getting use to the cold water kit and shaking the rust out. Dive two: Project AWARE Dive Against Debris. Ben was a trooper! Two piece 7MM wetsuit. Did I say Ben was tough? The water temp at depth was 1 degree C or almost 34 degrees F. He bagged most of the debris. Some of the "stubby" beverage containers were deposited at this site decades ago. A little cold, a little treasure and a little history. It was a pleasure diving with Ben and introducing this young man to Project AWARE Dive Against Debris.
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