Fishing for Litter: A Solution to Marine Litter?

A team of
researchers at Plymouth University are interested in the views, experiences and
suggestions of fishermen. The project, led by Kayleigh Wyles (pictured), aims
to gain a greater understanding of marine litter (any persistent, manufactured
or processed solid material that enters the marine environment) and look at
schemes that aim to address this issue of rubbish on our coasts and in our seas
(such as the Fishing for Litter scheme). By learning more about fishermen’s
experiences and opinions on the matter, this research project hopes to help
make things easier for:

• The
  marine environment

• The
  fishing industry as a whole

• Local
  harbour authorities

• Individual
  fishermen

In order to explore
this, the team are conducting short phone interviews or online surveys with
fishermen. It does not mater whether fishermen have participated in the Fishing
for Litter Scheme or not, we are interested to get their opinions. The surveys only
take about 10 minutes and as a thank you, participates are entered in to a draw
for cash prizes. To find participate please either complete a quick online
form following this link: www.bit.do/marinelitter OR alternatively, you can phone
or text Kayleigh Wyles on 07407 542 083 to arrange a convenient time for
a quick interview.

On behalf of the
research team, thank you for your help.