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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Wreck C-56

2 August, 2023

Team Leader
Richard Cowin
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
0.01 kgs (estimated)

20.82545, -86.79062

Survey Information

Location Name
Wreck C-56
Organization/Dive Centre
GVI Mexico
City
Puerto Morelos
Country
Mexico
Date
2 August, 2023
Survey Duration
20 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 20.82545
Longitude: -86.79062
Weather Conditions
Sunny, light breezes, heavy rain periodically
Survey Depth Range
5–25 meters
Area Surveyed
1120 m2
Dominant Substrate
Wreck
Ecosystem
Wreck
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Great Barracuda
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Fish hook
Comments 2 hooks caught in the fishes mouth

The sight has been used by fishermen


The hook was left in place

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