Sunabe south steps

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

4 July, 2024

Submitted by: Jlyons31 , on 3 July, 2024

Team Leader: Jacob

Number of Participants: 2

Total Debris Collected: 0.62 lbs (estimated)

26.321445245378, 127.74822809631

Survey Information

Location Name: Sunabe south steps

Organization/Dive Centre

City: Chatan

Country: Japan

Date: 4 July, 2024

Survey Duration: 56 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 26.321445245378
Longitude: 127.74822809631

Weather Conditions: Sunny and hot

Survey Depth Range: 18–47 feet

Area Surveyed: 23082.7 ft²

Dominant Substrate: coral

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line	5
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles	1

metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks	3

Additional Information

Was there any event that could have contributed to the documented debris?

None

What was the most unusual item found?

None

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Fishing line

Fishing hooks

None

Comments and Feedback

Comments, Suggestions, or Feedback

None

Additional Information

Dive site is commonly fished by locals.

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