Islamorada

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

24 April, 2024

Submitted by: Michael J Manzi , on 30 April, 2024

Team Leader: Mike Manzi

Number of Participants: 2

Total Debris Collected: 0.01 lbs (estimated)

24.885322, -80.602331

Survey Information

Location Name: Islamorada

Organization/Dive Centre: Scuba Shack

City: Islamorada

Country: United States

Date: 24 April, 2024

Survey Duration: 40 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 24.885322
Longitude: -80.602331

Weather Conditions: Windy

Survey Depth Range: 45–70 meters

Area Surveyed: 2795.95 ft²

Dominant Substrate: sand

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line	2

Additional Information

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

What was the most unusual item found?

None

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Fishing line

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Comments, Suggestions, or Feedback

None

Additional Information

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