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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Tortuga

24 November, 2023

Submitted by: Cerny Foundation , on 28 November, 2023

Team Leader
Chloe von Kaenel
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
15 kgs (estimated)

18.200466692502, -68.823920880215

Survey Information

Location Name
Tortuga
Organization/Dive Centre
DANA & IVAN CERNY FOUNDATION
City
BAYAHIBE
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
24 November, 2023
Survey Duration
89 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.200466692502
Longitude: -68.823920880215
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
12–14 meters
Area Surveyed
250 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 4
Bags: Trash (plastic) 7
Bait Containers, Packaging 6
Beverage Bottles: 2 Litres Or More (plastic) 3
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 4
Fishing: Line 4
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 6
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 4
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
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