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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Caleta de Chon

16 February, 2024

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

17.615381, -101.554136

Survey Information

Location Name
Caleta de Chon
Organization/Dive Centre
Dive zihua
City
Zihuatanejo
Country
Mexico
Date
16 February, 2024
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 17.615381
Longitude: -101.554136
Weather Conditions
Good
Survey Depth Range
10–50 feet
Area Surveyed
2044.68 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
Coral
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 4
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 2
Fishing: Line 5
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 2
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 2
Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Argus Eel
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Fishing line

No

Dentures

Fishing line

Plastic

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