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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Trash Derby 1

3 May, 2024

Team Leader
Michael Ryan
Number of Participants
22
Total Debris Collected
276.5 lbs (measured)

24.9, -80.505556

Survey Information

Location Name
Trash Derby 1
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
3 May, 2024
Survey Duration
39 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.9
Longitude: -80.505556
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
40–85 feet
Area Surveyed
1000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
gravel
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
other materials collected
Anchor 7

Cast net, rope and fishing line, 2 rods, 2 bottles, fiberglass, 7 anchors, lead sinkers, and approx. 150' of rope, and 50' of fishing line

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