Edgell Patches Big

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

11 September, 2024

Submitted by: Mark.hedger , on 16 September, 2024

Team Leader: Mark

Number of Participants: 10

Total Debris Collected: 79 kgs (measured)

6.0079, 115.98293

Survey Information

Location Name: Edgell Patches Big

Organization/Dive Centre: Scuba Junkie

City: Kota Kinabalu

Country: Malaysia

Date: 11 September, 2024

Survey Duration: 60 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 6.0079
Longitude: 115.98293

Weather Conditions: Rain and windy

Survey Depth Range: 10–12 meters

Area Surveyed: 500 m²

Dominant Substrate: coral

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets	3

Additional Information

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

Yes

What was the most unusual item found?

None

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Ghost net

Plastic bottles

Plastic bags

Comments and Feedback

Comments, Suggestions, or Feedback

None

Additional Information

None

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