Articles for Ghost Nets

‘Ghost’ fishing nets pose threat to marine life off Kovalam, shows survey
1 month ago

‘Ghost’ fishing nets pose threat to marine life off Kovalam, shows survey

The Hindu  

An underwater survey off the Kovalam beach last week revealed an accumulation of ‘ghost nets’ and other remnant marine gear, which, if not removed, could remain a significant threat to marine life forms for centuries, local researchers said. Lost or abandoned fishing nets, which float around in the sea, or come to rest on the seabed, are often referred to …

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How rubbish in East Arnhem Land is being transformed into art and jewellery
10 months ago

How rubbish in East Arnhem Land is being transformed into art and jewellery

ABC  

Along one of the most remote coastlines in the world, you'll find the white sandy beaches of Waṉuwuy. Rae headed to East Arnhem Land to meet with the local local communities living along its remote coastal fringes. Ghost nets and their impact These beaches are also key nesting sites for the green turtle and a habitat for six of the …

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On a metropolitan coast begins a turtle odyssey
11 months ago

On a metropolitan coast begins a turtle odyssey

The Hindu  

After swimming thousands and thousands of miles in the magical oceans, the Olive Ridley turtles, not all but some, arrive on the city shores every year to nest. “When we did the dugong recovery programmes in two States and a Union Territory, we realised that ghost nets were one of the most important problems for dugongs, especially in Gujarat and …

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Ghost net artists make a dazzling fashion statement — and turn eyes to a problem plaguing our beaches
1 year, 3 months ago

Ghost net artists make a dazzling fashion statement — and turn eyes to a problem plaguing our beaches

ABC  

When longtime friends Lynnette Griffiths and Marion Gaemers stroll along the beaches of Far North Queensland, they see beauty in the least expected places. "The sardines are made from white rope and green net from the Indonesian nets, which is a huge marine debris problem," Griffiths said. "They liked the way they used marine debris and reclaimed materials to make …

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These organisations in Andhra Pradesh are working relentlessly for wildlife conservation
1 year, 10 months ago

These organisations in Andhra Pradesh are working relentlessly for wildlife conservation

The Hindu  

TREE Foundation Founded in 2002 by Chennai-based Supraja Dharini, TREE Foundation’s primary focus is marine conservation. Analysing the socio-economic factors, TREE Foundation established community-based sea turtle conservation programmes to educate and engage marginalised artisanal fishing communities from villages along the east coast of India in Tamil Nadu and subsequently in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha to protect nearly 700 kilometres of …

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Rescued turtle who would not have survived in the wild arrives at new UK home
2 years ago

Rescued turtle who would not have survived in the wild arrives at new UK home

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A rescued turtle with only three flippers, who would not have …

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Study seeks origins of ghost nets that haunt Hawaii’s shores
3 years, 7 months ago

Study seeks origins of ghost nets that haunt Hawaii’s shores

Associated Press  

HONOLULU — “Ghost nets” from unknown origins drift among the Pacific’s currents, threatening sea creatures and littering shorelines with the entangled remains of what they kill. “They leave a path of destruction, pulling coral heads out, and can cause a lot of ecological damage.” Ghost nets foul oceans throughout the world, but the Hawaiian Islands — with the Great Pacific …

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Study seeks origins of ghost nets that haunt Hawaii's shores
3 years, 7 months ago

Study seeks origins of ghost nets that haunt Hawaii's shores

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Lost or discarded at sea, sometimes decades ago, this …

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