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King Abdullah Reef

26 June, 2012

Team Leader
Natasha Trenchard-Turner
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
8 kgs (estimated)

29.442964, 34.969075

Survey Information

Location Name
King Abdullah Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Ahlan Aqaba Scuba Diving Centre
City
Aqaba
Country
Jordan
Date
26 June, 2012
Survey Duration
30 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 29.442964
Longitude: 34.969075
Weather Conditions
Minimal wind, 40C plus, no rain
Survey Depth Range
5–30 meters
Area Surveyed
40 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 3
Beverage Bottles: 2 Litres Or More (plastic) 4
Cigar Tips 1
Containers: Fast Food, Lunch Boxes & Similar 2
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 7
Diapers/nappies 1
Fishing: Line 9
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 5
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 1
Gas Bottles/cylinder, Drums-more Than 4 Liters 1
mixed materials collected
Shoes-flip Flops, Sandals, Tennis, Etc 1
Toys 1

Large Olive Oil metal drum

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