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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

DROC - Canyon

19 May, 2022

Submitted by: Divecenter Merlin Sosua , on 19 May, 2022

Team Leader
Christian Harder
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
0.15 kgs (estimated)

19.75718, -70.52068

Survey Information

Location Name
DROC - Canyon
Organization/Dive Centre
Divecenter Merlin
City
Sosua
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
19 May, 2022
Survey Duration
70 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 19.75718
Longitude: -70.52068
Weather Conditions
Regular?
Survey Depth Range
6–12 meters
Area Surveyed
6800 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
Plastic Fragments 1
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metal materials collected
Wrappers (foil/metal) 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
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rubber materials collected
Rubber Bands 1
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other materials collected
Paper Napkins 5
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