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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Conch Snapper

13 September, 2023

Team Leader
Amanda Hudon
Number of Participants
15
Total Debris Collected
196 lbs (measured)

24.936929362928, -80.470353358021

Survey Information

Location Name
Conch Snapper
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
13 September, 2023
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.936929362928
Longitude: -80.470353358021
Weather Conditions
Calm
Survey Depth Range
70–99 feet
Area Surveyed
5000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 10
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 2
Rope (plastic/nylon) 2
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 8
other materials collected
Down rigger ball 1
Grappling hook 2
Anchor & chain 1

Recreational fishing and boating

Down rigger ball

Net

Monofilament

Rope


Approx 500ft rope 400 ft of mono

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