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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Davis Reef

24 December, 2021

Submitted by: Florida Keys Dive Center , on 4 January, 2022

Team Leader
Seanna Knight
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
3 lbs (estimated)

24.987718373323, -80.49604552117

Survey Information

Location Name
Davis Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Florida Keys Dive Center
City
Tavernier
Country
United States
Date
24 December, 2021
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.987718373323
Longitude: -80.49604552117
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
20–35 feet
Area Surveyed
300 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 200
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Mesh Bags: Fruit/vegetable/shellfish 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 10
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Entangled Animals
Sharks & Rays
Species or Common Name Caribbean Reef Shark
Number Entangled 1
Status injured
Type of Debris Fishing hooks and line
Comments Fishing hooks and line hanging from shark's mouth
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