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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Conch Wall

28 August, 2023

Team Leader
Nate
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
5 lbs (estimated)

24.9386, -80.4708

Survey Information

Location Name
Conch Wall
Organization/Dive Centre
Florida Keys Dive Center/FKNMS
Country
United States
Date
28 August, 2023
Survey Duration
35 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.9386
Longitude: -80.4708
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
40–70 feet
Area Surveyed
1200 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 5
Plastic Fragments 2
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 4

200 ft of monofilament, two fishing hooks, one .5 gram fishing weight, two 12 inch plastic rods, one fishing lure, one aluminum beverage can

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