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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS192 - Laplight

27 January, 2017

Submitted by: Thresher Shark Divers , on 2 March, 2017

Team Leader
Conor Matthews
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
7 kgs (estimated)

11.345606063143743, 124.10823867048748

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS192 - Laplight
Organization/Dive Centre
Thresher Shark Divers
City
Malapascua
Country
Philippines
Date
27 January, 2017
Survey Duration
55 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 11.345606063143743
Longitude: 124.10823867048748
Weather Conditions
Windy spells then calmer later in the week.
Survey Depth Range
4.6–9.6 meters
Area Surveyed
2300 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 1
Diapers/nappies 1
Food Wrappers (plastic) 32
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 2
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
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glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
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metal materials collected
Strapping Bands (metal) 1
Metal Fragments 5
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rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments 1
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cloth materials collected
Gloves (cloth) 3
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paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 3
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mixed materials collected
Clothing 2
Shoes-flip Flops, Sandals, Tennis, Etc 2
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Additional Information

Strong winds and stromy conditions in the past 3-4 weeks

food wrappers

glass bottles

diapers

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