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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

King Fisher Pond, Chatfield State Park

10 September, 2011

Team Leader
Doug Townsend
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
4 lbs (measured)

39.33, -105.05

Survey Information

Location Name
King Fisher Pond, Chatfield State Park
Organization/Dive Centre
Just me and my buddies
City
Littleton
Country
United States
Date
10 September, 2011
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 39.33
Longitude: -105.05
Weather Conditions
Sunny, minimal rain, little wind
Survey Depth Range
3–20 feet
Area Surveyed
10000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
silt
Ecosystem
Inland pond
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 6
Bags: Trash (plastic) 1
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 6
Caps & Lids (plastic) 7
Containers: Fast Food, Lunch Boxes & Similar 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 2
Fishing: Line 3
Foam Insulation & Packaging 3
Six-pack Rings, Ring Carriers 1
Straws, Stirrers 3
Cigarette Filters 17
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 9
Caps & Lids (metal) 1
paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 1
mixed materials collected
Clothing 2

I surveryed the south end of King Fisher Pond, which is used more for fishing than for dive classes. I've historically noticed very little debris in the water near the dive area and was surprised at the amount of debris in the water near the area used for fishing and other activities. I think this supports the proposition that as divers we tend to take care of the underwater environment and those who only see the surface of the water have a lower level of concern and care about what they throw into the water. I plan on surverying this area mulitple times in the future to see if new debris is thrown into the water as the area sees future use by the fishermen and others.

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