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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

DROC - The Aquarium

8 March, 2023

Submitted by: SeaProConservationTeam , on 14 March, 2023

Team Leader
Jennifer Vitali
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
0.5 lbs (estimated)

18.538912, -68.347941

Survey Information

Location Name
DROC - The Aquarium
Organization/Dive Centre
Seaprodivers
City
Bavaro Punta Cana
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
8 March, 2023
Survey Duration
35 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.538912
Longitude: -68.347941
Weather Conditions
Windy, sunny
Survey Depth Range
2–9 meters
Area Surveyed
80 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 1
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
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Entangled Animals
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Staghorn coral
Number Entangled 1
Status dead
Type of Debris Fishing line
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Additional Information

Rope wrapped around corals

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