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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Turtle Truk

18 September, 2022

Submitted by: Key Dives , on 4 October, 2022

Team Leader
Amanda Hudon
Number of Participants
19
Total Debris Collected
66 lbs (measured)

24.812467, -80.66765

Survey Information

Location Name
Turtle Truk
Organization/Dive Centre
Key Dives
Country
United States
Date
18 September, 2022
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 24.812467
Longitude: -80.66765
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
40–75 feet
Area Surveyed
5000 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 10
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 1
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
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metal materials collected
Forks, Knives, Spoons (cutlery) 1
Wire, Wire Mesh & Barbed Wire 2
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 3
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wood materials collected
Wood Fragments 20
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mixed materials collected
Bricks, Cinderblocks & Chunks Of Cement 2
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