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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Deep Molasses Reef

21 September, 2020

Submitted by: Rainbow Reef Dive Center , on 21 September, 2020

Team Leader
Maddie
Number of Participants
13
Total Debris Collected
90 lbs (estimated)

25.003617326359, -80.380694079947

Survey Information

Location Name
Deep Molasses Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
City
Key largo
Country
United States
Date
21 September, 2020
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.003617326359
Longitude: -80.380694079947
Weather Conditions
Calm
Survey Depth Range
50–90 feet
Area Surveyed
45.1852 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Baskets, Crates 1
Fishing: Line 20
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 2
Plastic Fragments 1
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metal materials collected
SCUBA Weights 2
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 7
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cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 11
Towels/rags 1
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other materials collected
Anchor 4
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Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Barracuda
Number Entangled 1
Status injured
Type of Debris Fishing hook
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Additional Information

Fishing and boating

Towel part

Anchors

Rope

Monofilament

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