A humpback whale entangled in ghost gear was rescued in Loch Fyne, Scotland, thanks to a collaborative effort by locals and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR). The successful operation highlights the ongoing issue of lost fishing gear in the area and the urgent need for recovery projects to protect marine life.
The last planned project for 2024 has now concluded with a successful two day project based out of Swanage. Ghost Fishing UK have not been
What happens when old ropes can no longer be reused? We talk to Operations Officer, Fred Nunn and look at a new partnership with the fishing community at Brighton Marina
Returning to Brighton for the second time in the 2024 season, Ghost Fishing UK were once again active on the Vale of Leven, a steam
What happens when something devastating becomes something beautiful? Tessa Campbell Fraser joins Ghost Fishing UK to produce an new and poignant exhibition: Whales – A Deeper Dialogue
Reporting on the large trawl net removed from the Glen Strathallan in Plymouth, and it’s recycling through our partners, Behaviour Change Cornwall
A group of Ghost Fishing UK divers visited Brighton from the 4-6th October 2023. Over the three days, nearly 300kg of ghost gear including rope,
Introducing the organisations that supported our Shetland project
Outreach and citizen science in Shetland
Introducing the Shetland project’s aims and accomplishments.
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