Rocky's Reef - St. Kitts

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Rocky's Reef - St. Kitts

21 May, 2016

Submitted by: Anthony Hoyte , on 21 May, 2016

Team Leader: Anthony Hoyte

Number of Participants: 5

Total Debris Collected: 22 lbs (estimated)

17.283915, -62.705356

Survey Information

Location Name: Rocky's Reef - St. Kitts

Organization/Dive Centre: Dive St. Kitts

City: Basseterre

Country: Saint Kitts and Nevis

Date: 21 May, 2016

Survey Duration: 74 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 17.283915
Longitude: -62.705356

Weather Conditions: Flat calm

Survey Depth Range: 25–38 feet

Area Surveyed: 7200 ft²

Dominant Substrate: coral

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic)	2
Fishing: Line	1

rubber materials collected
Tires/tyres	1

Additional Information

Was there any event that could have contributed to the documented debris?

Could be from rain water run offs, washed out to sea and brought to the area by current.

What was the most unusual item found?

Tyre

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

cups....Sail boats running booze cruise tends to loose cup because of windy conditions.

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