'Ghost nets' are lost or abandoned fishing tools that trap and kill sea creatures as they float in the ocean. This retired Hong Kong diver is on a mission to remove the abandoned nets, and stop them destroying the city's coastal environment: CallToEarth
Built up from fishing communities into a major international port, Hong Kong has a rich maritime history stretching back hundreds of years. Beneath the surface of its coastal waters, though, lurks a haunting threat to its marine life.
Ghost nets, or ghost gear, are abandoned or lost fishing equipment. They float through the ocean, trapping and killing wildlife, snagging on boats, and even threatening divers.One local scuba diver saw the problem and decided to take matters into his own hands. Harry Chan, a self-proclaimed"ghost net hunter," has spent the last decade hauling abandoned fishing nets out of the ocean.
What thriving coral in the world's hottest sea can teach us about climate change 02:41Tracking technology on fishing gear could also help. Electronic tagging, such as low-cost Radio Frequency Identification tags or coded wire tags could be used to help marine police scan equipment to ensure it comes from legal fisheries. Chan hopes improved government policies will remove the"root cause" for future generations.
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