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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Basalt Island, Hong Kong SAR

9 August, 2019

Team Leader
LEUNG Kwok-wing
Number of Participants
17
Total Debris Collected
1.16 kgs (measured)

22.309834384086, 114.36505361568

Survey Information

Location Name
Basalt Island, Hong Kong SAR
Organization/Dive Centre
Environmental Protection Department of HKSAR
City
Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong S.A.R., China
Date
9 August, 2019
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 22.309834384086
Longitude: 114.36505361568
Weather Conditions
Sunny
Survey Depth Range
1–20 meters
Area Surveyed
15000 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
Baskets, Crates 2
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 2
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Foam Insulation & Packaging 3
Food Wrappers (plastic) 4
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
metal materials collected
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 2

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