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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

St Georges Island

29 April, 2018

Team Leader
Johnny H
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
495 kgs (estimated)

34.906555555556, 32.321347222222

Survey Information

Location Name
St Georges Island
Organization/Dive Centre
Latchi Dive Centre
City
Latchi
Country
Cyprus
Date
29 April, 2018
Survey Duration
62 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 34.906555555556
Longitude: 32.321347222222
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
19–40 meters
Area Surveyed
320 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
seagrass
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
other materials collected
Lead Weighted Fishing net 1
Entangled Animals
Crustaceans
Species or Common Name Slipper Lobster
Number Entangled 14
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Fishing net
Other Animals
Species or Common Name Common Crab
Number Entangled 8
Status injured
Type of Debris Fishing Net

Large 700ft fishing net. Lead weighted rope + small buoys.

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