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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Aquarium

30 January, 2019

Submitted by: COMO Maalifushi MSC , on 29 January, 2019

Team Leader
Lisa
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
7 kgs (estimated)

2.2901809826513, 73.264217064602

Survey Information

Location Name
Aquarium
Organization/Dive Centre
Como Maalifushi
City
Thaa atoll
Country
Maldives
Date
30 January, 2019
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 2.2901809826513
Longitude: 73.264217064602
Weather Conditions
Poor visibility
Survey Depth Range
3–14 meters
Area Surveyed
5696.02 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
Mesh Bags: Fruit/vegetable/shellfish 2
Rope (plastic/nylon) 2
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paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 1
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Entangled Animals
Crustaceans
Species or Common Name Crabs
Number Entangled 10
Status dead
Type of Debris Mesh bags
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Additional Information

Construction

Mesh bags

Rope

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