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February 27, 2025 by HAL
Luke Bullus, a diving officer and trustee of Fathoms Free, will speak at the Go Diving Show 2025 in Coventry. Fathoms Free is dedicated to marine conservation, focusing on removing abandoned fishing gear from waters in Cornwall and Devon. This hazardous gear, known as ghost gear, continues to harm marine life. Since 2014, the organization […]
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February 3, 2025 by HAL
Luke Bullus is the Diving Officer at Fathoms Free, which is a marine conservation charity. The group consists of volunteers dedicated to protecting marine wildlife and cleaning coastal waters. They focus on removing “ghost gear,” which is abandoned fishing gear that harms marine animals. Since 2014, Fathoms Free has led efforts to clear hazardous materials […]
October 29, 2024 by HAL
Ghost gear is abandoned fishing equipment that continues to capture marine life, creating a significant threat to ocean ecosystems. This gear can include traps, nets, and lines that harm animals like sea turtles, dolphins, and corals. These items can entangle creatures or trap them indefinitely, leading to injuries or death. Moreover, ghost gear disrupts coral […]
October 14, 2024 by HAL
Australia has joined the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) to tackle the issue of abandoned fishing gear, also known as ghost gear. This type of marine debris is a major contributor to ocean plastic pollution and can harm marine life and divers. Australia committed AU$1.4 million to focus on ghost fishing nets in the Arafura […]
March 26, 2024 by HAL
Using sonar and AI, a project funded by the Ocean Action Grant aims to detect ghost gear underwater to protect marine environments. This innovative approach supports conservation efforts by identifying and removing harmful debris from the ocean floor. Read the entire article at ocean.org
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