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Dive Against Debris Data Submission

ADS479 - Boca Sami

31 January, 2019

Submitted by: Central Dive Curacao , on 18 February, 2019

Team Leader
Dunja
Number of Participants
7
Total Debris Collected
20 kgs (estimated)

12.146246, -68.999348

Survey Information

Location Name
ADS479 - Boca Sami
Organization/Dive Centre
Central Dive Curacao
City
Curacao
Country
Netherlands Antilles
Date
31 January, 2019
Survey Duration
70 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 12.146246
Longitude: -68.999348
Weather Conditions
Sunny, 33grad.
Survey Depth Range
1–7 meters
Area Surveyed
1872 m2
Dominant Substrate
sand
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Calm (glassy to rippled) for waves 0 – 0.1 meter high

Debris Items Collected

plastic materials collected
Bags-grocery/retail (plastic) 5
Bags: Trash (plastic) 1
Bait Containers, Packaging 4
Cigarette Lighters 1
Fishing: Line 75
Fishing: Lures, Rods/poles 2
Straws, Stirrers 5
Toothbrushes 2
Cigarette Filters 17
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glass materials collected
Cups & Plates-tableware/dishes (glass & Ceramic) 1
Beverage Bottles (glass) 35
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metal materials collected
Beverage Cans (aluminium) 5
Forks, Knives, Spoons (cutlery) 2
Metal Fragments 7
Fishing: Sinkers, Lures, Hooks 24
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rubber materials collected
Tires/tyres 2
Rubber Fragments 3
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