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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Blue Heron Bridge

24 July, 2020

Team Leader
Charles Willcox
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
20 lbs (estimated)

26.783898132878, -80.043962672427

Survey Information

Location Name
Blue Heron Bridge
Organization/Dive Centre
Squalo Divers
City
Riviera Beach
Country
United States
Date
24 July, 2020
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 26.783898132878
Longitude: -80.043962672427
Weather Conditions
Good
Survey Depth Range
11–21 feet
Area Surveyed
100 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 1
Entangled Animals
Sharks & Rays
Species or Common Name Brown Spotted Ray
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Fishing net
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Yellow Tale
Number Entangled 1
Status dead
Type of Debris Fishing net

No

Fishing net

Plastic

Fishing lines

Sinkers


None

None

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