Port Noarlunga Jetty and Reef

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Port Noarlunga Jetty and Reef

21 April, 2018

Submitted by: Erika Sullivan , on 23 April, 2018

Team Leader: Erika Sullivan

Number of Participants: 5

Total Debris Collected: 2 kgs (estimated)

-35.148746109472, 138.46699977064

Survey Information

Location Name: Port Noarlunga Jetty and Reef

Organization/Dive Centre: Adelaide Scuba

City: Adelaide

Country: Australia

Date: 21 April, 2018

Survey Duration: 40 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -35.148746109472
Longitude: 138.46699977064

Weather Conditions: Calm some light rain

Survey Depth Range: 6.00151–8.001 meters

Area Surveyed: 438.98 m²

Dominant Substrate: sand

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments	2

metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks	2

rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments	2

Additional Information

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

Lots of recreational beach sports here

What was the most unusual item found?

Runner frisbee ring

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Fishing debris

Snorkel and dive masks

Sports items

Comments and Feedback

Comments, Suggestions, or Feedback

Additional Information

High use school holidays

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