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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Benwood Wreck

9 April, 2021

Submitted by: SeaBase , on 12 April, 2021

Team Leader
Sea Base
Number of Participants
9
Total Debris Collected
0.5 lbs (estimated)

25.05213333, -80.332

Survey Information

Location Name
Benwood Wreck
Organization/Dive Centre
Sea Base/FKNMS
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
9 April, 2021
Survey Duration
37 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.05213333
Longitude: -80.332
Weather Conditions
Strong winds, 4ft seas
Survey Depth Range
15–45 feet
Area Surveyed
15000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
Artificial Reef
Ecosystem
Wreck
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
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Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Snapper
Number Entangled 1
Type of Debris hook and line in mouth
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