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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

South Makena/Moonsurfaces

3 May, 2020

Submitted by: @divewmercy , on 2 June, 2020

Team Leader
Angelica Mercy
Number of Participants
1
Total Debris Collected
21 lbs (measured)

20.620168642307, -156.43919704489

Survey Information

Location Name
South Makena/Moonsurfaces
Organization/Dive Centre
City
Wailea-Makena
Country
United States
Date
3 May, 2020
Survey Duration
40 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 20.620168642307
Longitude: -156.43919704489
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
8–30 feet
Area Surveyed
1942.35 ft2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Fishing: Line 3
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 2
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metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 26
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Entangled Animals
Sharks & Rays
Species or Common Name White Tip
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris hook and line
Comments unable to safely remove hook and line
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Additional Information

Fishing

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