More than fifteen years after the launch of the first Fishing for Litter scheme, a new website is part of a plan to unite projects from all over Europe. Since being endorsed by the Regional Seas Convention for the North East Atlantic (OSPAR), Fishing for Litter schemes have been set up in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, … [continue reading]
Brexit threat to UK’s ‘Fishing for Litter’ as EU funding ends
A successful scheme that supports fishermen who clean up marine litter faces an uncertain future as the UK leaves the European Union. Organisers are calling on the UK and Scottish governments to guarantee the project’s long-term future. ‘Fishing for Litter’ aims to reduce the amount of marine litter in the sea and on our beaches. … [continue reading]
Dutch fishermen bring home record haul… of litter!
Fishermen have broken all records for marine litter returned to shore under the Fishing for Litter scheme in the Netherlands. Participants in IJmuiden, Den Helder, Harlingen, Stellendam and Vlissingen have already received certificates. Local government officials have presented certificates in recognition of fishermen’s contribution to the Dutch Fishing for Litter scheme. Fishermen in Delfzijl, Eemshaven, … [continue reading]
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