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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Sting Ray Yeti

21 February, 2020

Team Leader
Pilar
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
14.9 kgs (measured)

6.9974017738246, 72.937266645028

Survey Information

Location Name
Sting Ray Yeti
Organization/Dive Centre
Best Dives Maldives Manafaru
City
Male
Country
Maldives
Date
21 February, 2020
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 6.9974017738246
Longitude: 72.937266645028
Weather Conditions
Strong North East winds and waves.
Survey Depth Range
3–6 meters
Area Surveyed
30 m2
Dominant Substrate
gravel
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 2
Fishing: Line 2
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Food Wrappers (plastic) 1
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 1
glass materials collected
Jars-food (glass) 7
metal materials collected
Cans: Food/juice, Other (tin) 2
Cars & Car Parts 2
Metal Fragments 12
mixed materials collected
Computer Equipment & Other Electronic Devices 5

Main Yeti for importing and exporting supplies.

Material made from cardboard.

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