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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Soyak Island

20 September, 2015

Team Leader
Nic Emery
Number of Participants
4
Total Debris Collected
1.5 kgs (measured)

2.875956, 104.146719

Survey Information

Location Name
Soyak Island
Organization/Dive Centre
B&J Diving Centre
City
Tioman Island
Country
Malaysia
Date
20 September, 2015
Survey Duration
50 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 2.875956
Longitude: 104.146719
Weather Conditions
Normal - small storm
Survey Depth Range
5–16 meters
Area Surveyed
3296 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high
plastic materials collected
Beverage Bottles: 2 Litres Or More (plastic) 1
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 2
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1

Plastic Bottles - thrown overboard by snorkel/dive boats

Fishing Line - illegal fishing (we're in a Marine Park)

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