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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

14 February, 2023

Team Leader
Claire Zoellick
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
1 lbs (estimated)

18.343902857978, -67.260307272476

Survey Information

Location Name
Tres Palmas Marine Reserve
Organization/Dive Centre
Rincon Diving & Snorkeling
City
Rincon
Country
United States
Date
14 February, 2023
Survey Duration
23 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.343902857978
Longitude: -67.260307272476
Weather Conditions
Mild waves, small rain showers
Survey Depth Range
10–18 meters
Area Surveyed
6600.57 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Plastic Fragments 12
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1
rubber materials collected
Rubber Bands 1

NA

Plastic fragments

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