Lago de Tota, Boyaca, Colombia

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Lago de Tota, Boyaca, Colombia

7 January, 2013

Submitted by: Diveandtours , on 25 September, 2013

Team Leader: Guillermo Camara

Number of Participants: 9

Total Debris Collected: 15 kgs (estimated)

5.545981, -72.905874

Survey Information

Location Name: Lago de Tota, Boyaca, Colombia

Organization/Dive Centre: Dive and Tours

City: Aquitania

Country: Colombia

Date: 7 January, 2013

Survey Duration: 120 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 5.545981
Longitude: -72.905874

Weather Conditions

Survey Depth Range: 2–10 meters

Area Surveyed: 24160 m²

Dominant Substrate: silt

Ecosystem: kelp

Wave Conditions: Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Additional Information

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

Los visitantes del Lago Tota, especialmente en la isla de San Pedro no encuentran facilidades para dejar las basuras. Las botan en el suelo y acaban en las orillas y profundidades del lago.

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

plasticos

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