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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Car Barge

3 April, 2019

Submitted by: DiveMahara , on 7 April, 2019

Team Leader
Kathleen Russell
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
8 kgs (estimated)

24.6206621768, 54.452533661397

Survey Information

Location Name
Car Barge
Organization/Dive Centre
Al Mahara Diving Center
City
Abu Dhabi
Country
United Arab Emirates
Date
3 April, 2019
Survey Duration
36 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.6206621768
Longitude: 54.452533661397
Weather Conditions
Strong wind and rain
Survey Depth Range
6–9 meters
Area Surveyed
60 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
other
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Buoys & Floats (plastic & Foamed) 2
Fishing: Line 4
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other materials collected
Rebar Anchor 2
Bullet Shells 7
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Additional Information

Fishing and people being lazy to keep their garbage

Bullet shells

Fishing line

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