Ghar Lapsi #386317

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

28 March, 2023

Submitted by: paddy , on 28 March, 2023

Team Leader: Paddy Gilmore

Number of Participants: 7

Total Debris Collected: 400 kgs (estimated)

35.826977304611, 14.42368544099

Survey Information

Location Name: Ghar Lapsi #386317

Organization/Dive Centre: Orangeshark

City: Ghar Lapsi

Country: Malta

Date: 28 March, 2023

Survey Duration: 60 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 35.826977304611
Longitude: 14.42368544099

Weather Conditions: Fine

Survey Depth Range: 1–6 meters

Area Surveyed: 3068.09 m²

Dominant Substrate: rock

Ecosystem: rocky reef

Wave Conditions: Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

metal materials collected
Pipes & Rebar	21
Metal Fragments	16

Additional Information

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

Previous storms

What was the most unusual item found?

Complete swim ladder

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Metal pipes and fittings from swim ladders

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Additional Information

This is a popular spot for bathing and diving

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