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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Bridge Rubble

10 April, 2021

Team Leader
Sea Base
Number of Participants
9
Total Debris Collected
1.5 lbs (measured)

24.73416667, -80.82668333

Survey Information

Location Name
Bridge Rubble
Organization/Dive Centre
Sea Base/FKNMS
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
10 April, 2021
Survey Duration
35 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.73416667
Longitude: -80.82668333
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
21–27 feet
Area Surveyed
4000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters
plastic materials collected
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 4
paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 1
Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Hogfish
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris found in abandoned trap
Crustaceans
Species or Common Name Lobster
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris found in abandoned trap

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