Is There A Solution To Ghost Nets In The Ocean?: Recycle - Don't Be A Waster!
Episode 51 of the Recycle: Don't Be A Waster! podcast, hosted by waster.com.au, titled "Is There A Solution To Ghost Nets In The Ocean?: Recycle - Don't Be A Waster!" was published on October 18, 2023 and runs 8 minutes.
October 18, 2023 ·8m · Recycle: Don't Be A Waster!
Episode Description
Is There A Solution To Ghost Nets In The Ocean?: Recycle - Don't Be A Waster!
In this week's episode - we look at the major issue of ghost nets or ghost gear. This is when old fishing nets and similar equipment is left floating in the sea.
As you can imagine this creates big issues with pollution and impacts wildlife - such as turtles.
Did you know the Top End of Australia is one of the worst impacted regions for this problem globally.
We discuss some recent programs from the Australian Government seeking to combat this issue.