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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Tala Bay

17 October, 2023

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

29.409330839651, 34.976701178407

Survey Information

Location Name
Tala Bay
Organization/Dive Centre
Deep Blue Dive Center
City
Aqaba
Country
Jordan
Date
17 October, 2023
Survey Duration
50 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 29.409330839651
Longitude: 34.976701178407
Weather Conditions
Windy
Survey Depth Range
5–15 meters
Area Surveyed
100 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
seagrass
Wave Conditions
Slight for waves 0.5 -1.25 meter high
plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 4
Caps & Lids (plastic) 1
Containers: Fast Food, Lunch Boxes & Similar 1
Cups, Plates, Forks, Knives, Spoons (plastic) 8
Fishing: Line 2
Plastic Fragments 3
Rope (plastic/nylon) 1
metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 1
Wrappers (foil/metal) 1
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 2
other materials collected
Womens nylon scarf 3
Handiwipes 1

Improper disposal of litter

Scarf

Plastic cups

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