Forgotten Fishing Gear

miércoles 26 de mayo de 2021 - 07:59 GMT+0000

It is estimated that only 20% of plastic marine litter comes from the sea, from activities such as maritime traffic and fishing. However, garbage such as ghost nets or fishing gear, which can cause entanglement, can be very harmful to biota. Marine turtles and mammals suffer the most from this inadequate waste management.

Photo by Liam McGuire.