This mess of ghost gear is drifting far & wide through the sea collecting more trash, nets, ropes etc to create a hazard for larger marine life like whales, dolphins, turtles & more. We rarely talk about how ghost fishing gear is a huge issue in marine litter making up an estimated 640,000 tons of marine debris. Not all fishing is created equal. If you’re able to fish for yourself or support local, smaller scale operators, that is ideal for a smaller impact. Of course, if you’re able to give up seafood all together thats the biggest imapct you can personally make but its not always an option for everyone especially coastal communities. Another thing you can do to make a positive impact on marine debris is reduce your use of single use plastic like water bottles, bags, utensils etc. @KaimanaOceanSafari ♻️ #marinedebris #ghostnet #ocean #cleanuptheocean #ghostgear #hawaii