Researchers investigate how lost ropes and fishing lines are handled by the Norwegian commercial fishing industry
Published Date: 2/13/2024
Source: phys.org
Lost fishing lines and ropes are a growing problem. As a leading fishing nation, Norway, with its long coastline and fish-rich waters, is particularly vulnerable to marine litter. A new study from NTNU shows that only a third of all ropes produced and sold in Norway can be recycled in a sustainable way.