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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Mornington Pier

28 May, 2024

Team Leader
Mal
Number of Participants
1
Total Debris Collected
0.5 kgs (estimated)

-38.212101, 145.033612

Survey Information

Location Name
Mornington Pier
Organization/Dive Centre
City
Mornington
Country
Australia
Date
28 May, 2024
Survey Duration
65 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -38.212101
Longitude: 145.033612
Weather Conditions
Calm
Survey Depth Range
2–8 meters
Area Surveyed
322.52 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 8
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 5
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 1
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 5

Fishing from the pier

Plastic handle

Squid jigs

Fishing line


Some rocky areas that snag fishing lines

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