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Threats to the Marine Environment

Lost or Discarded Gill Nets

Bangladesh

Lost or discarded gill nets continue to trap fish until being overgrown with algae or invertebrates.  The net eventually blankets the seafloor shading or killing what was once there.

 

Fish hooked on discarded gear

This triggerfish was hooked by a fisher and the line broke after becoming entangled in the reef.  It was unhooked and released.  Portlock, Oahu, 20 feet

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