Fishing gear frequently becomes entangled in the remnants of shipwrecks due to fishing activities or ocean currents . Nets caught on these wrecks not only harm marine species but also degrade the historical and ecological value of the wrecks themselves. By removing ghost nets from shipwrecks, as done in Operation Deep Blue Legacy , we help both the environment and historical preservation . Cleaned wrecks continue to function as artificial reefs where marine life thrives and the stories within are uncovered. Ghost gear on wrecks
Original Slide Deck: Healthy Seas Operation Deep Blue Legacy
Topics: Sustainable Resources. Biodiversity. Ocean. Ecosystem Services. Plastic Pollution. Cultural Heritage.
Suitable Ages: 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Keywords: Biodiversity. Changing Environment. Conservation. Critical Thinking. Ecosystem. Ecosystem Diversity. Ecosystems. Field Work. Future Generation. Habitats. Historic Preservation. Legacy. Marine Life. Microplastics. Oceans. Plastics. Pollution. Project. Research. Secondary Education. Species Diversity.
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