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Properly dispose of fishing line, nets, or hooks

Easy5 points

How to do this

  1. Look for discarded fishing gear near coastal or fishing areas — it's deadly to marine life.
  2. Collect it safely (hooks and lines need care).
  3. Dispose of it properly.
  4. Note where you found it.
  5. Photograph the gear you collected.

Reflection prompts

  • What did you find, and where? Why is it dangerous? What did you enjoy?