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.

'Fishing for litter' to clean up the seas. Video, 00:02:03 'Fishing for litter' to clean up the seas. Subsection. UK. Published. 31 May 2015. 2:03. Up Next. Beach litter 'on the increase' in NI.

An Inland Northwest fishing guide has created a product to help anglers reduce stream litter one fouled fly, snipped leader or candy wrapper at a time. Tom Loder of Panhandle Outfitters has ...

With a continuing problem of litter at the Barnett Reservoir spillway and other banks of the lake, the Pearl River Valley Water Supply District has voted in favor of requiring all anglers fishing ...

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 ...

THE RSPCA is urging anglers to safely dispose of fishing litter after a gull became trapped in a heavy weight and hook. The animal welfare charity was called to help after a member of the public ...

“Fishing litter, in general, is such a horrible problem,” said Amber Treese, of Lower Burrell, a wildlife rehabilitator who volunteers for Wildbird Recovery in Middlesex Township.

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 ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Neighbors and Partners for Clean Streams say its important to remember to place discarded fishing lines in collection bins for recycling. That's because a Monofilament fishing ...