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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Hinavaru Reef

15 August, 2020

Team Leader
Ali Shafeeq
Number of Participants
29
Total Debris Collected
200 kgs (estimated)

5.4934187301742, 73.414846013262

Survey Information

Location Name
Hinavaru Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Kamadhoo Dive and Watersports
City
Hinavaru
Country
Maldives
Date
15 August, 2020
Survey Duration
178 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 5.4934187301742
Longitude: 73.414846013262
Weather Conditions
Calm, no wind, minimal swell
Survey Depth Range
5–16 meters
Area Surveyed
800 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Locals throwing the garbage into the sea, not because they want to damage the ocean but beacause they are unaware of the severe impacts they will have as they continue to throw more garbage into the sea.

Tire

Plastic Bags

Fishing nets

Rope

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