Dromana Beach

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

1 January, 2024

Submitted by: SuzyQ , on 31 December, 2023

Team Leader: Sue King

Number of Participants: 1

Total Debris Collected: 0.2 kgs (estimated)

-38.32898329283, 144.96865336961

Survey Information

Location Name: Dromana Beach

Organization/Dive Centre

City: Dromana

Country: Australia

Date: 1 January, 2024

Survey Duration: 30 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -38.32898329283
Longitude: 144.96865336961

Weather Conditions: Calm

Survey Depth Range: 1–1 meters

Area Surveyed: 100 m²

Dominant Substrate: sand

Ecosystem: Sandy benthos

Wave Conditions: Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

plastic materials collected
Strapping Bands (plastic)	60

Additional Information

Was there any event that could have contributed to the documented debris?

New Years Eve Festivities

What was the most unusual item found?

All fluorescent Bands

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Fluorescent bands

Comments and Feedback

Comments, Suggestions, or Feedback

Glow Sticks

Additional Information

Incidental finding

From the My Ocean Community

My Ocean is a growing community of conservation leaders. Together, our actions add up to global impact for our ocean planet.

Learn More About My Ocean

Visit the Community

Dromana Beach

-38.32898329283, 144.96865336961

Survey Information

Survey Photos

Debris Items Collected

Additional Information

Comments and Feedback

From the My Ocean Community

Ghost Nets Recovered Off Thailand's Top Beach Dive Site

Fantastic Coral Conservation class

AquaMarine Diving - Bali: Dive Against Debris update

Learn More About My Ocean

Want to Receive Monthly Ocean News and Action Alerts?