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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

El Faro

22 April, 2023

Submitted by: Cerny Foundation , on 24 April, 2023

Team Leader
Chloe von Kanel
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
13.3 kgs (measured)

18.131031014436, -68.790029952373

Survey Information

Location Name
El Faro
Organization/Dive Centre
DANA & IVAN CERNY FOUNDATION
City
BAYAHIBE
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
22 April, 2023
Survey Duration
175 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.131031014436
Longitude: -68.790029952373
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
11–24 meters
Area Surveyed
800 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
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 2
Bags: Trash (plastic) 3
Beverage Bottles: 2 Litres Or More (plastic) 12
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 45
Bottles: Bleach/cleaner Bottles 3
Fishing: Line 6
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 1
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metal materials collected
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 5
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