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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Basket Reef

15 July, 2017

Team Leader
Donovan
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
2 lbs (estimated)

46.722775370056, -101.13431854037

Survey Information

Location Name
Basket Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Sandals Montego Bay
City
Montego Bay
Country
Jamaica
Date
15 July, 2017
Survey Duration
36 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 46.722775370056
Longitude: -101.13431854037
Weather Conditions
Small waves and Sunny
Survey Depth Range
60–80 feet
Area Surveyed
1067.68 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Goliath Grouper
Number Entangled 1
Type of Debris Not provided
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Yellow Tail Snappers
Number Entangled 12
Type of Debris Not provided

Yes


Probably from one of the many party boats in the area

Goliath Grouper is a very rare site in this area.

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