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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Três Ilhas

27 April, 2024

Team Leader
Ivan Costa Santos
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
2 kgs (estimated)

-20.613338000199, -40.382525950736

Survey Information

Location Name
Três Ilhas
Organization/Dive Centre
ACQUA SUB
City
GUARAPARI
Country
Brazil
Date
27 April, 2024
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -20.613338000199
Longitude: -40.382525950736
Weather Conditions
Rainy
Survey Depth Range
1.5–4 meters
Area Surveyed
10000 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
sand, calcareous algae and seagrass
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 1
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 1

Visit by tourist boats.

glass goblet

fishing artifacts


Cleaning was also carried out on the emerged part of the islands. Since last year, the garbage collected has decreased significantly. Perhaps it is due to the intensification of supervision by government bodies.

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