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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sand Island

30 April, 2021

Submitted by: Rainbow Reef Dive Center , on 26 April, 2022

Team Leader
Jo Barendse
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
1 lbs (estimated)

25.018876, -80.379199

Survey Information

Location Name
Sand Island
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Reef Dive Center/ FKNMS
City
Key Largo
Country
United States
Date
30 April, 2021
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.018876
Longitude: -80.379199
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
3–20 feet
Area Surveyed
80000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
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glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 1
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metal materials collected
Metal Fragments 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
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