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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Giraavaru Lagoon

21 June, 2023

Team Leader
Ismael Samooh
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
2 kgs (estimated)

5.200361, 75.41268

Survey Information

Location Name
Giraavaru Lagoon
Organization/Dive Centre
Best dives
City
Rasfushi
Country
Maldives
Date
21 June, 2023
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 5.200361
Longitude: 75.41268
Weather Conditions
Rough
Survey Depth Range
5–10 meters
Area Surveyed
100 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 5
Bags: Trash (plastic) 1
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 2
Fishing: Line 3
Gloves (latex) 1
Sheeting: Tarpaulin, Plastic Sheets, Palette Wrap 2
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
glass materials collected
Cups & Plates-tableware/dishes (glass & Ceramic) 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1

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