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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Tugboat

19 March, 2023

Submitted by: the-dive-bus , on 11 April, 2023

Team Leader
Whitney Jones
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
11.3 kgs (measured)

12.069203, -68.861802

Survey Information

Location Name
Tugboat
Organization/Dive Centre
The Dive Bus
City
Willemstad
Country
Netherlands Antilles
Date
19 March, 2023
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 12.069203
Longitude: -68.861802
Weather Conditions
Sunny
Survey Depth Range
2–18 meters
Area Surveyed
3231 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 100
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
Plastic Fragments 4
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glass materials collected
Cups & Plates-tableware/dishes (glass & Ceramic) 1
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 11
Beverage Bottles (glass) 11
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 3
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 17
Caps & Lids (metal) 9
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 10
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rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments 1
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cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 3
Towels/rags 1
Cloth Fragments 2
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paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 11
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mixed materials collected
Clothing 3
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other materials collected
Plastic cell service top up card 1
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Additional Information

Fishing from the pier

Fishing line

Tin cans tossed in by the Fisherman

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