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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Magicians Rock

23 April, 2016

Team Leader
Nic Emery
Number of Participants
9
Total Debris Collected
178 kgs (measured)

2.907768, 104.148245

Survey Information

Location Name
Magicians Rock
Organization/Dive Centre
B&J Diving Centre
City
Tioman
Country
Malaysia
Date
23 April, 2016
Survey Duration
48 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 2.907768
Longitude: 104.148245
Weather Conditions
Calm, monsoon wind changed to southern monsoon
Survey Depth Range
18–25 meters
Area Surveyed
100 m2
Dominant Substrate
rock
Ecosystem
rocky reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Fishing: Nets & Pieces Of Nets 4
Rope (plastic/nylon) 8
metal materials collected
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 10

Ghost Nets/Drift Nets - pinnacle exposed to ocean currents and popular place for fishing

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