#ghostnets

A beautiful, festive reminder that entanglement remains an issue for cetaceans all year long. Around 640,000 tonnes of fishing gear is lost or abandoned worldwide each year, accounting for around 10 percent of all marine litter. Supporting sustainable fisheries is a great way to help ensure this number decreases. ⠀ You can help reduce marine debris by celebrating a sustainable holiday season and appropriately disposing of our waste all year long. Whether it's composting, recycling, or simply putting something in the garbage these small actions can have an exponentially big impact on our oceans. ⠀ #whaletales #talesofsavingwhales #greenchristmas⠀ Posted @withregram • @akris.painting ENTANGLED IN COSTA RICA • In collaboration with @innoceana 🐋 • I’m honoured to be able to raise awareness about this issue with my art. Watch now the documentary on https://buff.ly/3IT5rvn 🎥 and donate to support their work!⠀ ⠀ 🔹Ghost gear is a current lethal threat to marine life. Up to one million tons of fishing gear are lost in the ocean every year. According to the International Whaling Commission #IWC more than 300.000 #cetaceans die annually due to #entanglement in fishing gear. And they are not the only ones: sea turtles, sharks, rays, birds… and the list goes on.⠀ ⠀ @entangledincostarica @mcecinnoceana⠀ ⠀ #akris #akrispainting #akrisworld #ghostnetart #ghostnets #redesfantasma #costarica #humpbackwhale #yubarta #entangled #artivism #whaleart #artforconservation #marinelife #marinelifeconservation #watercoloranimal #watercolorart https://www.instagram.com/p/CXjTsWvsNTY/?utm_medium=tumblr

After spending last year filming a documentary about lost fishing nets and the devastation it creates to the local environment, finding this trap sitting right under the boat was quite alarming to me. We decided to have a closer look to make sure it wasn’t still ghost fishing.  Daena took her fins and a line, took a deep breath and descended to 70 feet. She tied the line to the trap and brought it up with our sailboat winch. Once we had it up to the surface we asked the local coast guard what we should do since it’s likely been abandoned for many years and still fishing. Sadly the Guadeloupe Coast Guard simply asked us to cut a whole through the netting and release it back in. There are currently no programs set in place for retrieval and disposal of lost fishing gear in the Caribbean.

Ghostnets are a big problem for marine life. Sometimes you wouldn’t even know it’s there. They lurk in the dark, waiting. https://www.facebook.com/ohdakuwaqa/

@camilajaber being gorgeous during a shoot for @oceanpositive_fourthelement #underwaterphotography #freediving #oceanpositive #ghostnets

A huge break in the fight for the critically endangered Vaquita. Hopefully this ban will give them time to recover. | Repost @world_wildlife Breaking news in the fight to save vaquita: As of today, gillnets are permanently banned in Upper Gulf of California. “This is a fantastic and encouraging step forward in the path to saving the vaquita, provided the ban is fully enforced and accompanied by fishing alternatives for local communities," said Jorge Rickards, acting CEO of WWF-Mexico. Learn more by following the link in our bio. #vaquita #Mexico #GulfofCalifornia #endangered #criticallyendangered #poaching #antipoaching #gillnets #ghostnets #fish #fishing #nature #ocean #oceanconservation #conservation #wildlife #wildlifewin #wildlifebiologist #wildlifephotography #wildlifeconservation #community #hope #endextinction #KeyConservation

Say hiiiii to the NEW Recycled high waisted swim shorts 🌊🌊🌊 EK! This year as I add new designs to the swim collection my main incentive was to do what you have been asking for - for the past year! 👑 This one was way up top with demands! 🎉 The Swim shorts are made with the regenerated waste fabric ♻️ which makes up the Water collection (full of gorg sustainable swimwear!)💧They are made to measurements using the swimwear sizing guide so you can refer to the guide or send your measurements to get the perfect fit! (hip & waist) Sizes XXS 4/6 - 4XL 20/22 They are true to size & have a tie up waist to ensure whilst swimming they are secure but still have a cute bow detail! 👒 Made ethically by me & available in every colour ; Black, White, Red, Green, Aqua, Yellow, Pink, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, Mint, Stone & Purple! They are made to order (orders are only cut, sewn & posted after your purchase to minimise waste) you can have yours THIS SUNDAY! (Can’t believe I am saying that!) ✂️🪡 All orders are posted within 16 days from your order date💌 🧷 SHOP RE-OPENING THIS SUNDAY 25TH - REMINDER ON MY STORY! ⚠️MY NEW MAILING LIST IS LIVE! Join via the link in my bio💌 #noplanetb #renewable #sustainable #fishingnets #ghostnets #sustainablefashion #slowfashion #smallbusiness #womanownedbusiness #ukbusiness #sustainableforestry #fsc #generationrestoration #fornature #styleideas #sustainablestyle #smallbiz #ethical #ethicalbusiness #handmade #saynotoplastic #oceancleanup #saveourseas #beach #beachdays #beachoutfit #bikini #swimsuit #bathingsuit (at Surrey, UK) https://www.instagram.com/p/CN1oeEAnT7B/?igshid=1x58gla5e0l0i