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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Kawaihae surf park

14 March, 2025

Team Leader
Chantel Morris
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
5 lbs (estimated)

20.039010498923, -155.83008549322

Survey Information

Location Name
Kawaihae surf park
Organization/Dive Centre
Kohala divers
City
Kawaihae
Country
United States
Date
14 March, 2025
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 20.039010498923
Longitude: -155.83008549322
Weather Conditions
Wind and swell
Survey Depth Range
10–11 feet
Area Surveyed
83.4 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Buoys & Floats (plastic & Foamed) 2
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 150
Plastic Fragments 1
glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 7
metal materials collected
Batteries: AA, AAA, C & D, 6V, 9V, Etc. 1
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 4
Metal Fragments 28
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 17
rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments 1

Spring break

Dog bed

Fishing line

Aluminum cans

Lead weights

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