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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

The Wreck

16 December, 2017

Submitted by: that.guy.fran , on 18 December, 2017

Team Leader
Francisco Aguilar
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
30 kgs (estimated)

9.335798, -82.255196

Survey Information

Location Name
The Wreck
Organization/Dive Centre
Bocas Diving Pirates
City
Bocas del Toro
Country
Panama
Date
16 December, 2017
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 9.335798
Longitude: -82.255196
Weather Conditions
Storm
Survey Depth Range
3–9.5 meters
Area Surveyed
100 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
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
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 6
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metal materials collected
Appliances: Household 2
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mixed materials collected
Computer Equipment & Other Electronic Devices 2
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Additional Information

Lack of Education, rubbish disposal must be paid on this island so that's why they throw away things to the ocean

washing machine stove printer

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