Wet Tribe
@WetTribe
We are not strangers separated by countries; we are a tribe connected by ocean. We are Wet Tribe, we are “tide to the ocean” and we are rising!
09-07-2016 18:23:25
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Ghost nets are fishing nets and gear that have been lost or abandoned in the ocean. They are a major issue of commercial fishing. They entangle sea turtles, whales, dolphins and porpoises, sharks, seals, and even birds. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Ghostnets
Fishing nets and gear can harm fragile ecosystems, like coral and coral reefs—they become snagged on reefs, breaking corals, exposing them to disease, and even blocking the necessary sunlight. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Ghostnets #Coral #Coral Reefs
Most fishing lines and nets never go away, they break or fray into smaller pieces of plastic and fibers. Marine animals mistake this microplastic for food, and ingest it, exposing them to toxic chemicals. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #Ghostnets #Plastic #Microplastics
