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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Rainbow Reef, Hon Mun Marine Park, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam

30 October, 2015

Submitted by: Samuel WONG - MI-490390 , on 2 November, 2015

Team Leader
Samuel WONG (MI-490390)
Number of Participants
16
Total Debris Collected
80 kgs (measured)

12.002197, 109.235153

Survey Information

Location Name
Rainbow Reef, Hon Mun Marine Park, Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa, Vietnam
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Divers Nha Trang Vietnam
City
Nha Trang
Country
Vietnam
Date
30 October, 2015
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 12.002197
Longitude: 109.235153
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
3–15 meters
Area Surveyed
1500 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags: Trash (plastic) 5
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 2
Bottles: Bleach/cleaner Bottles 3
Cigarette Lighters 1
Containers: Fast Food, Lunch Boxes & Similar 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 3
Fishing: Line 5
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
Tampon Applicators 1
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glass materials collected
Cups & Plates-tableware/dishes (glass & Ceramic) 1
Jars-food (glass) 2
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metal materials collected
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 3
Pipes & Rebar 2
SCUBA Weights 1
Metal Fragments 3
Batteries: Car Or Boat 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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rubber materials collected
Tires/tyres 2
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wood materials collected
Furnishings (wood) 4
Wood Fragments 2
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cloth materials collected
Bags (cloth) 1
Rope And String (cloth) 2
Towels/rags 2
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paper materials collected
Bags (paper) 1
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mixed materials collected
Bricks, Cinderblocks & Chunks Of Cement 1
Clothing 2
Tampons 1
Toys 1
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Additional Information

Fishing Nets & Lines

Comments and Feedback

The weather condition - rain & wind - hitting Nha Trang during this season is somehow turning many humans to be complacent on preventing debris being blown off and washout to the ocean.

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