"Left unchecked, abandoned fishing gear poses several threats ... The gear, including nets, ropes and traps, also contributes to the growing problem of marine plastic pollution, further ...
Derelict fishing nets and traps can continue to ghost-fish for years once they are lost under the water’s surface. Storms, ship traffic, and interactions with other types of fishing gear are the ...
Platypus expert Joshua Griffiths analyses five dead platypuses found drowned inside two Opera House Nets used to trap yabbies in Labertouche Creek, Victoria. Source: Doug Gimesy There are few ...