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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Akazawa Diving Centre

11 May, 2024

Team Leader
Taro Yamaguchi
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
5 kgs (estimated)

34.85, 139.09

Survey Information

Location Name
Akazawa Diving Centre
Organization/Dive Centre
Marin House Leialoha
City
Shizuoka
Country
Japan
Date
11 May, 2024
Survey Duration
55 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 34.85
Longitude: 139.09
Weather Conditions
SUNNY
Survey Depth Range
3.8–7.5 meters
Area Surveyed
7523 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 22
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 1
Sheeting: Tarpaulin, Plastic Sheets, Palette Wrap 2
Plastic Fragments 19
glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 1
Beverage Bottles (glass) 4
metal materials collected
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 1
Caps & Lids (metal) 1
Pipes & Rebar 1
Metal Fragments 4
Fishing: Traps & Pots 9
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 15
cloth materials collected
Gloves (cloth) 2
Towels/rags 2

Because fishing is popular, there are many fishing gear.

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