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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Viva Shallow - Magallanes

9 March, 2024

Team Leader
David Pletinckx
Number of Participants
3
Total Debris Collected
18 kgs (estimated)

18.349248, -68.834712

Survey Information

Location Name
Viva Shallow - Magallanes
Organization/Dive Centre
DANA & IVAN CERNY FOUNDATION
City
BAYAHIBE
Country
Dominican Republic
Date
9 March, 2024
Survey Duration
60 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 18.349248
Longitude: -68.834712
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
4–14 meters
Area Surveyed
200 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Beverage Bottles: 2 Litres Or More (plastic) 2
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic) 3
Fishing: Line 50
rubber materials collected
Tires/tyres 2

Mostly fishing line.

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