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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

South Of The Border

16 January, 2019

Team Leader
Mike Ryan
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
42 lbs (measured)

24.533658, -80.33162

Survey Information

Location Name
South Of The Border
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives/FKNMS
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
16 January, 2019
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.533658
Longitude: -80.33162
Weather Conditions
Windy and calm
Survey Depth Range
35–45 feet
Area Surveyed
2000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Baskets, Crates 1
Fishing: Line 4
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 2
cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 3
other materials collected
Anchor 3

No

Planer

Heavy Fishing pressure

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