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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sawang

22 May, 2017

Submitted by: Apo Diver , on 26 May, 2017

Team Leader
Kay
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
0.3 kgs (estimated)

9.1366220509061, 123.51772597991

Survey Information

Location Name
Sawang
Organization/Dive Centre
Apo Diver
City
San Juan
Country
Philippines
Date
22 May, 2017
Survey Duration
56 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 9.1366220509061
Longitude: 123.51772597991
Weather Conditions
Strong winds from the sea in the afternoon and evening
Survey Depth Range
12–15 meters
Area Surveyed
4000 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
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mixed materials collected
Shoes-flip Flops, Sandals, Tennis, Etc 1
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Additional Information

We found a shoe sole made of leather; looked like it could have been there for quite a while already.

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