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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

The Mound

9 June, 2024

Submitted by: Key Dives , on 9 June, 2024

Team Leader
Morgan Gardner
Number of Participants
12
Total Debris Collected
126 lbs (measured)

24.841083, -80.622767

Survey Information

Location Name
The Mound
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
9 June, 2024
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.841083
Longitude: -80.622767
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
50–90 feet
Area Surveyed
1000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 1
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
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other materials collected
Anchor and Chain 1
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Comments and Feedback

anchor and chain, 2 glass bottles, a plastic cup, half of a fishing pole, 1 sinker, and approx 290ft of rope, and 120ft of monofilament line

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