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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Dive Paradise Cozumel

30 March, 2018

Team Leader
Jay Brewer
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
3 lbs (measured)

20.497688191535, -86.963625059688

Survey Information

Location Name
Dive Paradise Cozumel
Organization/Dive Centre
Flatirons Scuba and Travel
City
San Miguel
Country
Mexico
Date
30 March, 2018
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 20.497688191535
Longitude: -86.963625059688
Weather Conditions
Winds ENE 10 to 12 knots. Mostly sunny, scattered afternoon thunderstorms.
Survey Depth Range
12–22 feet
Area Surveyed
2500 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 10
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 1
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 10
other materials collected
Rubber composite handrail section 1

Fishing from shore at night. Fishing prohibited in this area.

Rubber composite handrail section about 14" long.

Fishing leader, hooks and lead weights

Snorkel

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