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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Aow Luek

3 May, 2023

Submitted by: The Coral Tribe , on 5 May, 2023

Team Leader
Jennifer Dowling
Number of Participants
1
Total Debris Collected
1.4 kgs (measured)

10.072162750719, 99.840065176464

Survey Information

Location Name
Aow Luek
Organization/Dive Centre
The Coral Tribe
City
Koh Tao
Country
Thailand
Date
3 May, 2023
Survey Duration
64 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 10.072162750719
Longitude: 99.840065176464
Weather Conditions
Tropical Storm
Survey Depth Range
7.2–11.8 meters
Area Surveyed
100 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 4
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 3
Fishing: Line 3
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 22
Food Wrappers (plastic) 5
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
Rope (plastic/nylon) 7
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metal materials collected
Metal Fragments 2
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cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 1
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mixed materials collected
Toys 1
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other materials collected
PPE 2
Tooth Paste 1
Scarf 1
Pencil 1
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Entangled Animals
Crustaceans
Species or Common Name crabs
Number Entangled 10
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris n/a
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Additional Information

fishing net

nylon ropes

plastic cups

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