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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Punta Galindez

20 November, 2015

Submitted by: Gabriel Espino , on 23 November, 2015

Team Leader
Luis Gabriel Espino
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
2 lbs (estimated)

18.109967, -65.39626

Survey Information

Location Name
Punta Galindez
Organization/Dive Centre
Black Beard Sports
City
Vieques
Country
United States
Date
20 November, 2015
Survey Duration
50 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.109967
Longitude: -65.39626
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
15–30 feet
Area Surveyed
1000 m2
Dominant Substrate
seagrass
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 8
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 5
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Additional Information

Plastic shopping bags entangled in soft coral.

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