Public awareness is critical. Researchers discover 'hotspots' of dangerous issue in fishing industry: 'Not every fisherman is ...

Catching litter has been a by-product of fishing for years. In the past, it would often have been returned to the water. But now, Jenny can see there is a growing pride in removing it.

When it comes to fishing ropes, nets, and line they are considered some of the main contributors to fishing litter. This litter can release hundreds of micro-plastic pieces that can be harmful.

Of course, reckless fresh-water fishing practices are not confined to Brightwaters. They’ve been reported all over the region. In this case, those permitted to fish are 18 and under, at four out ...

Fishing for litter: ECCA fishing team cleans up George's Creek. By Mariah Franklin [email protected]; Dec 30, 2022 Dec 30, 2022; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; Email ...

The terrible toll that discarded fishing litter can have on our wildlife has been highlighted once again following the death of a cygnet in the North East . The young swan suffered a torn ...

The Fishing for Litter scheme was relaunched in 2021, after the coronavirus pandemic interrupted its progress. Fifty-five vessels have signed up, with NI Fishery Harbour Authority environment ...