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Malang Biru, Anambas

9 November, 2019

Team Leader
Number of Participants
5
Total Debris Collected
6 kgs (estimated)

3.12, 105.93

Survey Information

Location Name
Malang Biru, Anambas
Organization/Dive Centre
Andaman Tritan
City
Anambas
Country
Indonesia
Date
9 November, 2019
Survey Duration
51 Minutes
GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 3.12
Longitude: 105.93
Weather Conditions
Survey Depth Range
5–30 meters
Area Surveyed
1000 m2
Dominant Substrate
coral
Ecosystem
coral reef
Wave Conditions
Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high
plastic materials collected
Sheeting: Tarpaulin, Plastic Sheets, Palette Wrap 6
Entangled Animals
Other Fish
Species or Common Name Cowfish
Number Entangled 1
Status released unharmed
Type of Debris plastic bags
Crustaceans
Species or Common Name Crab
Number Entangled 1
Status injured
Type of Debris None given

Plastic bags


Anambas is fairly remote, so was surprised to see debris. Fish were trapped inside the bags.

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