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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Hithadhoo wall

17 February, 2024

Submitted by: Tiago Bruno , on 19 February, 2024

Team Leader
Tiago Estefanio
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
6 kgs (measured)

5.0124963748999, 72.919770036856

Survey Information

Location Name
Hithadhoo wall
Organization/Dive Centre
Dive Butler Finolhu
City
Eydhafushi
Country
Maldives
Date
17 February, 2024
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 5.0124963748999
Longitude: 72.919770036856
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
3–18 meters
Area Surveyed
4127.56 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 30
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Entangled Animals
Sea Turtle
Species or Common Name Hawksbill
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris fishing nets
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Additional Information

Ghost nets

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