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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Special K

6 May, 2016

Submitted by: Pez Maya , on 10 May, 2016

Team Leader
Matt
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
2 kgs (estimated)

19.992829, -87.45318

Survey Information

Location Name
Special K
Organization/Dive Centre
GVI Mexico Yucatan
City
Tulum
Country
Mexico
Date
6 May, 2016
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 19.992829
Longitude: -87.45318
Weather Conditions
Rain storm on the Wednesday pior, otherwise the weather was calm
Survey Depth Range
16–20 meters
Area Surveyed
150 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 40
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Additional Information

72 meters of a long line fishing system with 40 hooks intact

fishing line

fishing hooks

Comments and Feedback

a metal rod and crab/lobster cage was found at depth, another dive will be planned to retrieve this debris

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