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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Batfish Wreck

3 April, 2019

Submitted by: DiveMahara , on 7 April, 2019

Team Leader
Kathleen Russell
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
15 kgs (estimated)

24.623158234474, 54.448368141544

Survey Information

Location Name
Batfish Wreck
Organization/Dive Centre
Al Mahara Diving Center
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Date
3 April, 2019
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.623158234474
Longitude: 54.448368141544
Weather Conditions
Strong wind and rain
Survey Depth Range
6–12 meters
Area Surveyed
40 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
other
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 10
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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Additional Information

Commercial and recreational fishing

Ceramic piece

Fishing net

Fishing line

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