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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Del Monte Beach

23 April, 2016

Submitted by: [email protected] , on 3 May, 2016

Team Leader
Dream Diver's Club
Number of Participants
75
Total Debris Collected
50 lbs (estimated)

36.61879, -121.875238

Survey Information

Location Name
Del Monte Beach
Organization/Dive Centre
City
Monterey
Country
United States
Date
23 April, 2016
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 36.61879
Longitude: -121.875238
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
2–30 feet
Area Surveyed
0.1 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
kelp
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 14
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Plastic Fragments 50
Cigarette Filters 53
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glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 14
Beverage Bottles (glass) 7
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metal materials collected
Batteries: AA, AAA, C & D, 6V, 9V, Etc. 3
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 8
Caps & Lids (metal) 20
Cups & Plates-tableware/dishes (metal) 1
Forks, Knives, Spoons (cutlery) 1
Metal Fragments 8
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 45
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rubber materials collected
Tires/tyres 1
Rubber Fragments 7
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 2
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paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 42
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mixed materials collected
Clothing 3
Shoes-flip Flops, Sandals, Tennis, Etc 3
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other materials collected
BOLT 1
SLEEPING BAG 1
PACIFIER 1
IPHONE 1
GOLF BALLS/TEES 2
SUNGLASSES 1
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Additional Information

Fishing from the dock

iPhone

fishing hooks. They got got on divers.

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