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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS603 - The Gutter

22 September, 2019

Team Leader
Thorne Watson
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
0.3 kgs (estimated)

-34.592941, 150.898838

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS603 - The Gutter
Organization/Dive Centre
WatsOn in Diving
City
Shellharbour
Country
Australia
Date
22 September, 2019
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: -34.592941
Longitude: 150.898838
Weather Conditions
Rain, wind, 3m swell
Survey Depth Range
3–22 meters
Area Surveyed
1500 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Moderate to rough for waves greater than 1.25 meters
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 9
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 1
Food Wrappers (plastic) 3
Straws, Stirrers 2
Cigarette Filters 4
glass materials collected
Beverage Bottles (glass) 2
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 11
paper materials collected
Cardboard: Packaging & Cartons 1

No

Unused fishing line

Fishing line

Fishing hooks

Plastic packaging for bait


We expected the site to be generally clean, however have a marina opening in the next 12-18months so would like to monitor for any changes

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