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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Rompeolas - Pier

9 June, 2016

Submitted by: sepf , on 18 July, 2016

Team Leader
Sarah Elise Field
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
15 lbs (estimated)

18.145627, -65.51332

Survey Information

Location Name
Rompeolas - Pier
Organization/Dive Centre
City
Vieques
Country
Puerto Rico
Date
9 June, 2016
Survey Duration
90 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.145627
Longitude: -65.51332
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
5–20 feet
Area Surveyed
109780 ft2
Dominant Substrate
seagrass
Ecosystem
seagrass
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 6
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
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metal materials collected
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 17
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mixed materials collected
Clothing 2
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Additional Information

shirt

beer cans

fishing line

glass bottles

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