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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Mermaid Beach

28 July, 2023

Team Leader
Jen Downey
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
0.2 lbs (estimated)

17.757272908294, -64.682298563584

Survey Information

Location Name
Mermaid Beach
Organization/Dive Centre
Sirens & Sunsets
Country
U.S. Virgin Islands
Date
28 July, 2023
Survey Duration
20 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 17.757272908294
Longitude: -64.682298563584
Weather Conditions
Windy
Survey Depth Range
1–10 feet
Area Surveyed
48.54 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
Other
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Plastic Fragments 2

Plastic cup

Single use plastic

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