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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

The Thatcher Rock

20 May, 2023

Team Leader
Danny Stepney
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
1 kgs (estimated)

50.455458, -3.490058

Survey Information

Location Name
The Thatcher Rock
Organization/Dive Centre
UK Diving Academy
City
Reading
Country
United Kingdom
Date
20 May, 2023
Survey Duration
50 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 50.455458
Longitude: -3.490058
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
3–5 meters
Area Surveyed
1000 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 5
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 2
Containers: Fast Food, Lunch Boxes & Similar 4
Fishing: Line 3
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
other materials collected
PADI Sunglasses 1

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