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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

The Caves

20 March, 2021

Submitted by: Rachel_RST , on 21 March, 2021

Team Leader
Rachel Shelley
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
2 kgs (estimated)

28.417161637294, 34.457097566867

Survey Information

Location Name
The Caves
Organization/Dive Centre
Red Sea Tribe
City
Dahab
Country
Barbados
Date
20 March, 2021
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 28.417161637294
Longitude: 34.457097566867
Weather Conditions
Strong winds
Survey Depth Range
2–30 meters
Area Surveyed
159 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 6
Bags: Trash (plastic) 7
Carpet (synthetic) 10
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 2
Food Wrappers (plastic) 1
Plastic Fragments 21
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metal materials collected
Batteries: AA, AAA, C & D, 6V, 9V, Etc. 1
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 2
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 1
Wrappers (foil/metal) 3
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rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments 1
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 1
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paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 1
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mixed materials collected
Clothing 1
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other materials collected
Tetrapak 1L 1
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Additional Information

Heavy rains/flooding in late February

Plastic fragments (broken 1.5 L water bottles mainly)

Plastic bottles

Plastic bags

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