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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Black coral

12 August, 2024

Team Leader
Andy Lua
Number of Participants
13
Total Debris Collected
5 kgs (measured)

5.9266891305748, 102.75668661679

Survey Information

Location Name
Black coral
Organization/Dive Centre
Scubamy Eco/ Perhentian Island Divers
City
Perhentian Island, Besut
Country
Malaysia
Date
12 August, 2024
Survey Duration
41 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 5.9266891305748
Longitude: 102.75668661679
Weather Conditions
Sunny & bright
Survey Depth Range
19–27 meters
Area Surveyed
50 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
other materials collected
fishing net 5
Entangled Animals
Marine Mammals
Species or Common Name porcupine fish
Number Entangled 1
Status injured
Type of Debris ghost net
Comments fishing net

yes

fishing net

ghost net

plastic

pvc

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