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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

The Caves

5 July, 2019

Team Leader
Coldwatergirl
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
0.3 kgs (estimated)

45.245375, -81.524143

Survey Information

Location Name
The Caves
Organization/Dive Centre
City
Tobermory
Country
Canada
Date
5 July, 2019
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 45.245375
Longitude: -81.524143
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
10–40 feet
Area Surveyed
956.29 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
other
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 1
Beverage Bottles (glass) 1
mixed materials collected
Shoes-flip Flops, Sandals, Tennis, Etc 1

National park does not have waste collection by the Grotto, where dozens of visitors hike daily during summer months. Garbage ends up being disposed off at the shore or in the water.

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