Canon Site To Sharks Mouth

Dive Against Debris Data Submission

Canon Site To Sharks Mouth

6 May, 2019

Submitted by: KaylaDives , on 13 May, 2019

Team Leader: Kayla

Number of Participants: 2

Total Debris Collected: 0.5 lbs (estimated)

15.590229, -61.472726

Survey Information

Location Name: Canon Site To Sharks Mouth

Organization/Dive Centre: SALT Dominica

City: Portsmouth

Country: Dominica

Date: 6 May, 2019

Survey Duration: 53 Minutes

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 15.590229
Longitude: -61.472726

Weather Conditions: Rainy/ windy

Survey Depth Range: 23–85 feet

Area Surveyed: 3409.41 ft²

Dominant Substrate: coral

Ecosystem: coral reef

Wave Conditions: Smooth (wavelets) for waves 0.1 - 0.5 meter high

plastic materials collected
Beverage Bottles: Less Than 2 Litres (plastic)	1

metal materials collected
Fishing: Traps & Pots	1

Additional Information

Was there any event that could have contributed to the documented debris?

Humans

What was the most unusual item found?

Abandoned fishpot

What were the most problematic debris items in your location?

Abandoned fishpot

Human litter

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