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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Tallebudgera Creek

31 May, 2024

Team Leader
John Pearce
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
15 kgs (estimated)

-28.0979827, 153.4561401

Survey Information

Location Name
Tallebudgera Creek
Organization/Dive Centre
Underwater Adventures Australia
City
Burleigh Heads
Country
Australia
Date
31 May, 2024
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -28.0979827
Longitude: 153.4561401
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
1–7 meters
Area Surveyed
910.67 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 650
Plastic Fragments 6
Strapping Bands (plastic) 2
glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 2
metal materials collected
Pipes & Rebar 3
Wrappers (foil/metal) 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 202
cloth materials collected
Towels/rags 1
Cloth Fragments 4
paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 1

Fishing

Used tampon…

Fishing line & tackle

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