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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Barracuda Reef

30 July, 2016

Submitted by: SEFCRI , on 5 December, 2016

Team Leader
Kristi Kerrigan
Number of Participants
14
Total Debris Collected
6.5 lbs (measured)

26.073383, -80.096017

Survey Information

Location Name
Barracuda Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
American Dream Dive Charters
City
Fort Lauderdale
Country
United States
Date
30 July, 2016
Survey Duration
56 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.073383
Longitude: -80.096017
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
15–30 feet
Area Surveyed
2000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 9
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 2
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 6
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metal materials collected
Caps & Lids (metal) 4
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 13
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cloth materials collected
Towels/rags 1
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other materials collected
Plastic ruler 1
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Entangled Animals
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Gorgonian
Number Entangled 1
Type of Debris Monofilament
Comments Mono wrapped around gorgonian
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Additional Information

Very popular dive site

Wash cloth

Monofilament wrapped around benthic organisms

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