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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Tala Bay

3 September, 2023

Submitted by: Deepblue1 , on 3 September, 2023

Team Leader
Catherine Hoelzer
Number of Participants
2
Total Debris Collected
1 kgs (estimated)

29.43426, 34.972391

Survey Information

Location Name
Tala Bay
Organization/Dive Centre
Deep Blue Dive Center
City
Aqaba
Country
Jordan
Date
3 September, 2023
Survey Duration
45 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 29.43426
Longitude: 34.972391
Weather Conditions
Windy
Survey Depth Range
5–45 meters
Area Surveyed
100 m2
Dominant Substrate
seagrass
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

Survey Photos

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Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Cigarette Lighters 2
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 8
Fishing: Line 10
Food Wrappers (plastic) 3
Pipes (plastic-PVC) 1
SCUBA & Snorkel Gear-masks, Snorkels, Fins 2
Plastic Fragments 15
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1
Wrappers (foil/metal) 5
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 8
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paper materials collected
Paper, Cardboard Fragments 6
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other materials collected
Handiwipes 3
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Additional Information

Improper disposal of trash

Plastics—bags and cups

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