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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

NE Sand Island

26 May, 2022

Submitted by: Rainbow Reef Dive Center , on 14 June, 2022

Team Leader
Jen Pollom
Number of Participants
12
Total Debris Collected
208 lbs (measured)

25.057229042011, -80.369980489159

Survey Information

Location Name
NE Sand Island
Organization/Dive Centre
Rainbow Reef Dive Center/FKNMS
City
Key Largo
Country
United States
Date
26 May, 2022
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 25.057229042011
Longitude: -80.369980489159
Weather Conditions
Moderate winds, 3-5 ft seas
Survey Depth Range
60–80 feet
Area Surveyed
650 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 3
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 1
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots 1
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 3
Fishing: Traps & Pots 1
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cloth materials collected
Rope And String (cloth) 13
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other materials collected
Anchor 2
Metal chain 2
Fishing pole 1
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Additional Information

Fishing

Anchors

Rope

Lobster trap

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