Fund Abandoned/Lost/Derelict Fishing Gear Cleanups
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Blue Ocean Society For Marine Conservation>175,000 lobster traps are lost in the Gulf of Maine every year, donate today to help fund cleanups!
$340
raised by 4 people
$1,000 goal
Every year, lost and abandoned fishing gear, often called "ghost gear" creates serious challenges in the Gulf of Maine. Old traps, ropes, and nets can entangle whales, seals, turtles, seabirds, and other marine life, continue catching animals long after they’ve been lost, damage important seafloor habitats, and contribute to plastic pollution.
Ghost gear also affects people. Lost equipment can damage active fishing gear and create hazards for fishermen working on the water.
At Blue Ocean Society we are helping remove this debris from the Gulf of Maine to protect wildlife, support healthy ocean habitats, and make the waters safer for the fishing community.
Your NH Gives donation will directly support these efforts and help keep our ocean cleaner, safer, and healthier for future generations!