June 19, 2021
On 6-19 Sarasota Bay Watch worked with the Sun Coast Reef Rovers (SCRR) to clean the South Jetty of Venice. We were blessed with overcast skies, cool breezes, and calm, clear water. The jetties in Venice continue to be a never ending source of debris that attracts entanglement and habitat destruction. The SCRRs have been cleaning these sites for 20 years. Sarasota Bay Watch partners to assist with data collection, trash segregation, and provide kayak and diver assist. Although it is said that ‘many hands make light work’, 1000 pounds isn’t light work but more fun working with friends!
Volunteers
Divers: 33
Kayakers: 5
Snorkelers: 7
Topsider Helpers: 19
City of Venice Police Boats: 2
Sarasota County Sheriff Boat: 1
Sea Tow Boat: 2
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission Boat: 1
Total Volunteers: 70
Partners
Suncoast Reef Rovers
Sarasota Bay Watch
Suncoast Aqua Ventures
Venice Police Department
Sarasota County Sheriff Department
Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission
Sea Tow
Jetty Jack’s
Derelict Fishing Gear
Nets: 12 #159 2738.36 Sq. Ft Coverage
Lead from nets: # 141
Shark Hooks: 2
Lures: 185++
Monofilament Line: #100
Crab Trap Debris: #12
Rope: 557 feet
Trash
Trash #464
Total Weight of Debris:
#1066
Live Animals Found and Returned to Water
2 crabs
Miscellaneous Finds
Ornate metal lawn table
Beach Chairs: 2
Goggles: 2
Snorkel
Mask: 3
Dive Flag
Collection Bag
Sand Shovel
Earbuds: 2
Hose: 12 ft
Football
Reel: 3
Fishing Pole: 5
Duffle Bag
Pinpoint metal detector
China Dinner Plate
Tires: 2
Baseball Caps: 7
Beer bottles: 6
Transducer and bracket for depth finder
Pad Lock
Sunglasses:2
Large Gauge Metal cable: 50 ft
Navigational Post: 5ft
Sandbag
Locking Cable 5 ft: 2
Metal Poles and Rebar Pieces: #68
