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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

DROC - Mini Wall

1 December, 2022

Submitted by: Dive Cabarete , on 2 December, 2022

Team Leader
Charles Hay
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
3 lbs (estimated)

19.764027, -70.520323

Survey Information

Location Name
DROC - Mini Wall
Organization/Dive Centre
Dive Cabarete
City
Sosua
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
1 December, 2022
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 19.764027
Longitude: -70.520323
Weather Conditions
Tropical winter, daily heavy rain causing runoff and debris
Survey Depth Range
4–18 meters
Area Surveyed
800 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Food Wrappers (plastic) 3
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
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metal materials collected
Caps & Lids (metal) 1
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mixed materials collected
Toys 1
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other materials collected
Hairtie 4
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