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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Bouy 0

1 June, 2023

Submitted by: Thorsten Van t westende , on 7 June, 2023

Team Leader
Thorsten van 't Westende
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
3.5 kgs (estimated)

12.123945595401, -68.971783512317

Survey Information

Location Name
Bouy 0
Organization/Dive Centre
The Diveshop Curacao
City
Willemstad
Country
Netherlands Antilles
Date
1 June, 2023
Survey Duration
59 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 12.123945595401
Longitude: -68.971783512317
Weather Conditions
Calm
Survey Depth Range
10–19 meters
Area Surveyed
12500 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 4
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metal materials collected
Pipes & Rebar 1
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Additional Information

Fisherman, throwing their bags into the ocean and cutting their anchor cause it got stuck.

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