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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Rocky Top

10 June, 2022

Submitted by: SeaBase , on 15 June, 2022

Team Leader
Courtney Eshelman
Number of Participants
6
Total Debris Collected
8 lbs (measured)

24.89525, -80.57231667

Survey Information

Location Name
Rocky Top
Organization/Dive Centre
Sea Base
City
Islamorada
Country
United States
Date
10 June, 2022
Survey Duration
62 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.89525
Longitude: -80.57231667
Weather Conditions
Tropical Depression, lots of rain, 4+ ft seas
Survey Depth Range
14–22 feet
Area Surveyed
2000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
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wood materials collected
Pallets 1
Wood Fragments 4
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Additional Information

A fishing hook just laying on the reef, not caught on anything, as though someone had recently placed/dropped it.

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