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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Capitania

11 December, 2017

Submitted by: Blue Planet Scuba , on 11 December, 2017

Team Leader
Heather Tallent
Number of Participants
16
Total Debris Collected
1.2 lbs (measured)

18.704196512548, -87.713194996086

Survey Information

Location Name
Capitania
Organization/Dive Centre
Blue Planet and Dreamtime
City
Mahahual
Country
Mexico
Date
11 December, 2017
Survey Duration
66 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.704196512548
Longitude: -87.713194996086
Weather Conditions
Windy
Survey Depth Range
12–40 meters
Area Surveyed
2999.3 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 2
Bags: Trash (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 3
Straws, Stirrers 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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Additional Information

Fishing, trash

Lure

Fishing line

Plastic bags

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