ADS603 - The Gutter | PADI AWARE

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS603 - The Gutter

15 December, 2019

Submitted by: WatsOn in Diving , on 15 December, 2019

Team Leader: Tammalee Butcher

Number of Participants: 7

Total Debris Collected: 0.15 kgs (estimated)

-34.592941, 150.898838

Survey Information

Location Name: ADS603 - The Gutter

Organization/Dive Centre: WatsOn In Diving

City: Shellharbour

Country: Australia

Date: 15 December, 2019

Survey Duration: 45 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: -34.592941
Longitude: 150.898838

Weather Conditions: Calm & sunny

Survey Depth Range: 3–19 meters

Area Surveyed: 1265.52 m²

Dominant Substrate: sand

Ecosystem: rocky reef

Wave Conditions: Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line	1

metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks	2

Additional Information

Was there any event that could have contributed to the documented debris?

Bass Point has been closed significantly over the last month with Total Fire Bans in place. This limits the number of visitors significantly, especially fishermen

What was the most unusual item found?

Hook/sinker

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Fishing line

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