An initiative by Ghost Fishing UK to clean up a stretch of the Shetland waters by locating, recovering and recycling lost gear has been assisted by Lerwick Port Authority. The charity’s team of 12 scuba divers has been operating to depths of around 30 metres over six days (6-11 August) to recover lost nets and pots, with its diving vessel Valhalla returning nightly to the harbour where the Port Authority made available free berthing at Alexandra Wharf, along with working space on the quayside.With the assistance of local volunteers, the materials have been washed down, cleaned and sorted, ready to be sent by ferry to the mainland and to Glasgow for recycling.
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Image: Ghost Fishing UK / Rich Walker
ENVIRONMENTAL TAGS:
Plastics, Waste and Recycling