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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS145 - Victory Reef

19 August, 2016

Submitted by: Key Dives , on 2 September, 2016

Team Leader
Emilie Schuff
Number of Participants
16
Total Debris Collected
50 lbs (estimated)

24.8883166666666, -80.6322333333332

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS145 - Victory Reef
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
19 August, 2016
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.8883166666666
Longitude: -80.6322333333332
Weather Conditions
90 degrees, light east wind
Survey Depth Range
40–60 feet
Area Surveyed
900 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

metal materials collected
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 4
Metal Fragments 4
Fishing: Traps & Pots 10
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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wood materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 10
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Additional Information

abandoned lobster traps

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