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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Snapper Ledge

19 March, 2022

Team Leader
Abby Swanson
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
0.1 lbs (estimated)

24.982062426605, -80.436015042344

Survey Information

Location Name
Snapper Ledge
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Reef Dive Center
City
Key Largo
Country
United States
Date
19 March, 2022
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.982062426605
Longitude: -80.436015042344
Weather Conditions
Weather conditions were generally clear with mild wind, 2ft waves on average, normal to high in-water visibility for the area (50-80ft).
Survey Depth Range
18–25 feet
Area Surveyed
18446.2 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 10
Plastic Fragments 1
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 1
wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 1

Local fishing. Spring break fishing.

Fishing Line

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