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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sandy Point State Park S22073

13 August, 2023

Team Leader
Kelly Graham
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
0.3 lbs (measured)

39.017616301474, -76.396334132022

Survey Information

Location Name
Sandy Point State Park S22073
Organization/Dive Centre
Blue Planet Scuba
City
Annapolis
Country
United States
Date
13 August, 2023
Survey Duration
28 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 39.017616301474
Longitude: -76.396334132022
Weather Conditions
Large rainstorm in previous week
Survey Depth Range
5–12 feet
Area Surveyed
18000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
Beach
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1

Popular beach with trash thrown into water

Plastic-dipped paper cup

Plastic-dipped paper cup


Strong current; many jellyfish

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