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Molasses Deep (Dive Against Debris Outside Sanctuary Certification Event)

27 August, 2016

Team Leader
Jack Fishman
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
6 lbs (measured)

24.981030232602922, -80.41485920548439

Survey Information

Location Name
Molasses Deep (Dive Against Debris Outside Sanctuary Certification Event)
Organization/Dive Centre
rainbow reef dive center
City
key largo
Country
United States
Date
27 August, 2016
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.981030232602922
Longitude: -80.41485920548439
Weather Conditions
Some waves present, light chop, 1-2 feet
Survey Depth Range
20–60 feet
Area Surveyed
81138.2 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 4
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 6

Past anchor line left within reef, unknown situation to cause as anchor was not present, only line

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