OSPAR’s Second Regional Action Plan for the Prevention and Management of Marine Litter in the North-East Atlantic (2022 – 2030) was adopted today. OSPAR has been at the forefront of international efforts to tackle the marine litter problem since the adoption of its first Regional Action Plan on Marine Litter (RAP ML ) (2014-2021). Through … [continue reading]
‘Forget me knot’ – fishers from Scotland to Sweden take on net cuttings pollution
With the fish-buying public increasingly concerned about plastic pollution, European fishermen are stepping up action to reduce their impact on the marine environment. KIMO researchers spoke to fishermen in four countries to learn more. Beach cleaners will instantly recognise fishermen’s ‘net cuttings’. These are the small pieces of rope and cord found on beaches all … [continue reading]
Could a ‘Sacabout’ help fishermen cut plastic pollution?
With governments across Europe rushing to outlaw wasteful single-use plastics, attention is moving to another source of plastic pollution along our coasts and beaches. A new invention could help turn the tide on accidental litter from the fishing industry. Fishing nets and ropes account for 28% of all beach litter around the North East Atlantic. … [continue reading]
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