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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Ancient Mariner

23 June, 2019

Submitted by: Key Dives , on 14 July, 2019

Team Leader
Cortney Benson
Number of Participants
24
Total Debris Collected
65 lbs (measured)

24.895217, -80.572583

Survey Information

Location Name
Ancient Mariner
Organization/Dive Centre
Key DIves/FKNMS
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
23 June, 2019
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.895217
Longitude: -80.572583
Weather Conditions
calm
Survey Depth Range
20–25 feet
Area Surveyed
55 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 7
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 2
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metal materials collected
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 2
Metal Fragments 1
Fishing: Traps & Pots 2
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 5
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 16
Fishing: Traps & Pots 2
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cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 5
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other materials collected
Anchor 1
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Additional Information

hurricane irma

anchor line

fishing line

wood fragments

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