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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Deep Wall

14 May, 2024

Submitted by: Divecenter Merlin Sosua , on 20 May, 2024

Team Leader
Christian Harder
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
2.85 kgs (measured)

19.765246026246, -70.520321300074

Survey Information

Location Name
Deep Wall
Organization/Dive Centre
Divecenter Merlin
City
Sosua
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
14 May, 2024
Survey Duration
55 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 19.765246026246
Longitude: -70.520321300074
Weather Conditions
Regular
Survey Depth Range
4–18 meters
Area Surveyed
2600 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 43
Containers: Fast Food, Lunch Boxes & Similar 2
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 5
Diapers/nappies 1
Food Wrappers (plastic) 3
Plastic Fragments 4
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metal materials collected
Caps & Lids (metal) 1
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rubber materials collected
Rubber Bands 1
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paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 2
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other materials collected
women shoe 1
Bubblewrap 1
Sun Glasses 2
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