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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Eel Canyon

27 December, 2020

Team Leader
Mohammed Leddawi
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
2.7 kgs (measured)

29.416507, 34.97378

Survey Information

Location Name
Eel Canyon
Organization/Dive Centre
Deep Blue Dive Center
City
Aqaba
Country
Jordan
Date
27 December, 2020
Survey Duration
38 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 29.416507
Longitude: 34.97378
Weather Conditions
slight winds
Survey Depth Range
18–27 meters
Area Surveyed
25 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 1
Fishing: Line 865
glass materials collected
Cups & Plates-tableware/dishes (glass & Ceramic) 2
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 15

illegal fishing

plastic bottles

plastic bags

aluminum cans

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