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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Turtle Rocks

22 August, 2018

Submitted by: [email protected] , on 9 September, 2019

Team Leader
Justin Twidt
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
468.2 lbs (measured)

25.2817838, -80.2089389

Survey Information

Location Name
Turtle Rocks
Organization/Dive Centre
The Dive Shop at the Reef
City
Key Largo
Country
United States
Date
22 August, 2018
Survey Duration
75 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.2817838
Longitude: -80.2089389
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
25–60 feet
Area Surveyed
200 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 40
Plastic Fragments 2
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 1
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metal materials collected
Metal Fragments 2
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 16
Fishing: Traps & Pots 2
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Additional Information

fishing line

lobster trap rope

plastic

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