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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Conch Wall

28 October, 2019

Submitted by: Rainbow Reef Dive Center , on 19 January, 2020

Team Leader
Annie Huebner
Number of Participants
10
Total Debris Collected
275 lbs (estimated)

24.655, -80.2719

Survey Information

Location Name
Conch Wall
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Reef Dive Center/FKNMS
City
Key Largo
Country
United States
Date
28 October, 2019
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.655
Longitude: -80.2719
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
60–80 feet
Area Surveyed
37992.1 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Rope (plastic/nylon) 5
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 6
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wood materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 12
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other materials collected
Boat anchor 1
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Additional Information

Fishing

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