Hope • March 12, 2026
Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch
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In just over 3 years, Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s “Bounty Project” has removed over 185,000 pounds (84 metric tons) of derelict fishing gear from the North Pacific Ocean by turning commercial fishing trips into opportunities for ocean cleanup. By pulling nets, lines, and floats out of the water before they can drift into reefs, shorelines, or […] The post Hawaii University Hauls 84 Tons of Derelict Fishing Gear from Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch appeared first on Good News Network.
In just over 3 years, Hawaiʻi Pacific University’s “Bounty Project” has removed over 185,000 pounds (84 metric tons) of derelict fishing gear from the North Pacific Ocean by turning commercial fishing trips into opportunities for ocean cleanup. By pulling nets, lines, and floats out of the water before they can drift into reefs, shorelines, or […]
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