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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sand Pool

14 July, 2019

Submitted by: Key Dives , on 14 July, 2019

Team Leader
Cortney Benson
Number of Participants
21
Total Debris Collected
57 lbs (measured)

24.801361, -80.683083

Survey Information

Location Name
Sand Pool
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives/FKNMS
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
14 July, 2019
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.801361
Longitude: -80.683083
Weather Conditions
windy/stormy
Survey Depth Range
35–45 feet
Area Surveyed
50 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 16
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 8
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 6
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 3
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cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 20
Towels/rags 2
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Additional Information

Hurricane Irma, heavy pressure on commercial fishing

anchor rope

fishing line

metal crab trap parts

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