Ghost Fishing UK

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Join us in our fight to clean up the oceans around the UK. Your help will make a real impact and directly funds our clean up, recycling and education missions.

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We are Ghost Fishing UK

Since our inception in 2015 by a dedicated group of SCUBA divers, we’ve grown into the leading force in the fight to solve the problem of ghost fishing. Our charity is on the front lines, addressing the critical issue of Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing gear (ALDFG) that threatens marine ecosystems every day.

Our highly trained divers are committed to safely removing harmful ghost gear from the sea while ensuring minimal environmental impact. By combining expertise with eco-conscious practices, we’re making strides towards healthier oceans.

We aim to work collaboratively with the fishing community by promoting sustainable fishing practices and educating fishermen on the impact of lost gear. We have involved the fishing community in recovery efforts and return any recovered ghost gear that can be used again, fostering a cooperative approach to protecting marine ecosystems.

How we help

Survey

When a report comes in, we mobilise to conduct a survey the gear, first establishing that it is ghost gear and then carefully recording any trapped life and potential dangers.

Recover

Having surveyed the ghost gear and created a plan for it’s safe removal, our highly trained divers recover the gear using specialised recovery equipment and advanced techniques.

Reuse/Recycle

We return as much as possible to local fisherman and then transport the remainder to one of our storage facilities where we clean, sort and send it for recycling with one of our partners.