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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia

19 August, 2017

Team Leader
Max
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
20 lbs (estimated)

-7.2909434427583, 72.395478783358

Survey Information

Location Name
Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia
Organization/Dive Centre
Country
British Indian Ocean Territory
Date
19 August, 2017
Survey Duration
68 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -7.2909434427583
Longitude: 72.395478783358
Weather Conditions
clear
Survey Depth Range
35–50 feet
Area Surveyed
50000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments 18

Naval activites


Harbor bottom cleanup dive, pre-underway inspection of submarine, and proficiency training

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