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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Trash Derby 4

4 May, 2024

Team Leader
Michael Ryan
Number of Participants
19
Total Debris Collected
185 lbs (measured)

24.987222, -80.68

Survey Information

Location Name
Trash Derby 4
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
4 May, 2024
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.987222
Longitude: -80.68
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
35–85 feet
Area Surveyed
1000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Buoys & Floats (plastic & Foamed) 2
Fishing: Line 1
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 2
metal materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 19

600' of rope, 300' of monofilament fishing line, 2 buoys, 20 pieces of wood from traps, 2 large ghost nets (approx 500 sq ft) with weights along the bottom

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