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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Opal Towers

22 April, 2012

Submitted by: Divers Cove , on 23 April, 2012

Team Leader
Katy Brown
Number of Participants
8
Total Debris Collected
5 lbs (measured)

26.2938, -80.069

Survey Information

Location Name
Opal Towers
Organization/Dive Centre
Divers Cove
City
Pompano Beach
Country
United States
Date
22 April, 2012
Survey Duration
59 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.2938
Longitude: -80.069
Weather Conditions
Windy and heavy rains.
Survey Depth Range
27–41 feet
Area Surveyed
8315 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
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 8
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 2
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other materials collected
Fish Hook 4
Lead Sinker 2
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