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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Schwatka Lake - east side boat launch

17 August, 2017

Submitted by: Virginia Labelle , on 17 August, 2017

Team Leader
Virginia Labelle
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
5 kgs (estimated)

60.673, -135.0245

Survey Information

Location Name
Schwatka Lake - east side boat launch
Organization/Dive Centre
Yukon Scuba
City
Whitehorse
Country
Canada
Date
17 August, 2017
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 60.673
Longitude: -135.0245
Weather Conditions
Variable; cooler in evenings
Survey Depth Range
1–3.7 meters
Area Surveyed
7140 m2
Dominant Substrate
silt
Ecosystem
lake
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Balls 19
Cigarette Lighters 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 2
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
Plastic Fragments 2
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glass materials collected
Glass & Ceramic Fragments 3
Beverage Bottles (glass) 6
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 11
Metal Fragments 3
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rubber materials collected
Rubber Fragments 1
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mixed materials collected
Toys 3
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other materials collected
Mobile flip phone with screen missing 1
Rear taillight assembly for trailer 1
sunglasses 4
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Additional Information

mini-Spiderman!

broken glass bottles

Comments and Feedback

Divers: Virginia & Michael T.

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