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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS621 - Matilda's Reef

17 November, 2019

Team Leader
Ting
Number of Participants
12
Total Debris Collected
0.5 kgs (estimated)

-38.17, 144.72

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS621 - Matilda's Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Australian Diving Instruction
City
Geelong
Country
Australia
Date
17 November, 2019
Survey Duration
24 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -38.17
Longitude: 144.72
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
2.5–4.2 meters
Area Surveyed
30 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
seagrass
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2

This site is a newly established artificial reef in conjunction with Project OysterWatch, while the site was named after the beloved dive club mascot Matilda who left us recently. Site is free of debris, however some glass bottles found close to entry/exit point near the beach.

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