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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Loggerheads

14 August, 2016

Submitted by: SEFCRI , on 5 December, 2016

Team Leader
Kristi Kerrigan
Number of Participants
25
Total Debris Collected
1.5 lbs (estimated)

26.939167, -80.021583

Survey Information

Location Name
Loggerheads
Organization/Dive Centre
Jupiter Dive Center
City
Jupiter
Country
United States
Date
14 August, 2016
Survey Duration
35 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.939167
Longitude: -80.021583
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
60–75 feet
Area Surveyed
30000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
Hardbottom
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 5
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 6
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Entangled Animals
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Sponge
Number Entangled 1
Type of Debris Monofilament plus lead weight
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