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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Morada

23 June, 2019

Submitted by: Key Dives , on 14 July, 2019

Team Leader
Cortney Benson
Number of Participants
24
Total Debris Collected
22 lbs (measured)

24.893567, -80.577733

Survey Information

Location Name
Morada
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives/FKNMS
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
23 June, 2019
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.893567
Longitude: -80.577733
Weather Conditions
calm
Survey Depth Range
15–18 feet
Area Surveyed
55 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 6
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metal materials collected
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 1
Fishing: Traps & Pots 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 5
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 3
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Additional Information

Hurricane Irma

fishing line

fishing hooks, sinkers

wood fragments

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