Dive Against Debris Data Submission
PT's Ledge
2 September, 2017
- Team Leader
- Joel B. Adams
- Number of Participants
- 3
- Total Debris Collected
- 3.25 lbs (estimated)
25.011666666667, 80.376388888889
Survey Information
- Location Name
- PT's Ledge
- Organization/Dive Centre
- Rainbow Reef Dive Center
- City
- Key Largo
- Country
- United States
- Date
- 2 September, 2017
- Survey Duration
- 41 Minutes
- GPS Coordinates
- Latitude: 25.011666666667
Longitude: 80.376388888889
- Weather Conditions
- Survey Depth Range
- 17–22 feet
- Area Surveyed
- 450 ft2
- 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 | 3 |
| glass materials collected | |
|---|---|
| Jars-food (glass) | 1 |
| Beverage Bottles (glass) | 1 |
| other materials collected | |
|---|---|
| Scuba BCD weight pocket with one weight | 1 |
| One Lead Weight | 1 |
Additional Information
Weight pocket with weight and additional lead weight likely came from scuba divers, and the fishing line likely from local fishing boats. Glass bottle piece possibly from a beer bottle from recreational boaters. No idea about the glass jar piece that was retrieved.
Glass jar piece - no idea as to where it came from.
Fishing line
Glass
Lead weight
Comments and Feedback
While certifying two new PADI Dive Against Debris divers, the enthusiasm and resolve from the students was an amazing testament to the Dive Against Debris program and the infectious spirit that can be conveyed to educate and encourage more divers to be more aware of our world, our water!
