Main Stack Destin Bridge Rubble

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Main Stack Destin Bridge Rubble

26 September, 2021

Submitted by: Scott Cole , on 26 September, 2021

Team Leader: Scott Cole

Number of Participants: 4

Total Debris Collected: 1.4 lbs (measured)

30.346496, -86.493938

Survey Information

Location Name: Main Stack Destin Bridge Rubble

Organization/Dive Centre: Emerald Coast Scuba

City: Destin

Country: United States

Date: 26 September, 2021

Survey Duration: 38 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 30.346496
Longitude: -86.493938

Weather Conditions: Sunny

Survey Depth Range: 60–66 feet

Area Surveyed: 120 ft²

Dominant Substrate: sand

Ecosystem: rocky reef

Wave Conditions: Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line	4
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets	1

metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks	2

Additional Information

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

Popular fishing site

What was the most unusual item found?

Intact Fishing Net

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Monofilament

Rope

Lead weights

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