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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Shark Ledge

29 August, 2022

Submitted by: Florida Keys Dive Center , on 29 August, 2022

Team Leader
Tomos
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
5 lbs (estimated)

24.57118, -80.29275

Survey Information

Location Name
Shark Ledge
Organization/Dive Centre
Florida Keys Dive Center/FKNMS
Country
United States
Date
29 August, 2022
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.57118
Longitude: -80.29275
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
20–30 feet
Area Surveyed
500 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Debris Items Collected

metal materials collected
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 1
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 2
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Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Yellowtail Snapper
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris Wire fishing line
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