Drift net

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Drift nets are nets used in oceans. They can range from 75 feet to miles in length. The term "Drift" comes from the way these nets are used . They have been criticized by environmentalists.

One of the impacts of drift nets (often 17 km in length) is the bycatch. Dolphins, endangered sea turtles, sharks and other larger sea creatures get entangled in the nets. But also juvenile fish and non-target species get caught and are later thrown over board most of them dead or dying.

Greenpeace is an organisation who works against drift nets and are [Defending Our Oceans]

 

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