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Report on Pilot action for abandoned lost and otherwise discarded fishing gears (ALDFG) mapping and retrieval
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: November 2023
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Description: this report describes a pilot action and associated activities developed by CETMAR in collaboration with recreational divers to locate and map ALDFG in the Rias of Vigo and Pontevedra and to further retrieve three selected derelict fishing gears ALDFG with the collaboration of an experienced and professional team of scientific diving and the Galician Coast Guard Service. The process was documented with the production of video that will be used as awareness raising material.
Waste management of marine litter in UK ports with a special focus on passively fished waste, net cuttings and end-of-life fishing gear
Responsible Partner: KIMO
Date: November 2023
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Description: This report presents an analysis of the results of the survey and feedback obtained through face-to-face interviews. Information was gathered about current waste management practices and about initiatives seeking to improve recycling rates and valorize the fisheries litter by turning marine plastic waste into commercial products or feedstock. Harbour staff and authorities contributed valuable information about current waste management practices and attitudes towards implementing more sustainable waste management practices. Key findings of waste management practices in ports and best practices/pilots on sustainable waste pathways are given, and recommendations for next steps are provided.
Development of an online resource that contains data on all FfL projects in the Atlantic area.
Responsible Partner: KIMO
Date: September 2023
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Description: One of the project’s work packages focuses on the removal of passively fished waste (including Fishing for Litter waste) by fishers. Since Fishing for Litter (FfL) projects are run in many countries across Europe, each with their own unique challenges and opportunities, sharing of knowledge between those involved in the projects is desirable. A digital platform was created, and subsequently developed and refined under Work Package 7 of the CleanAtlantic project. In order to determine what requirements needed to be met to develop a digital resource in such a way that it could support practitioners, stakeholders linked to regional and national projects were surveyed between 1 January and 1 July 2023
Characterisation of the fishing gear materials flows in the Autonomous Region of Madeira
Responsible Partner: DRAAC
Date: May 2023
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Description: the Regional Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DRAAC), promoted the development of a detailed study to assess the flow of materials from fishing gear in the Autonomous Region of Madeira (ARM), identifying quantities, typologies, origins, and destinations of these products. The study’s goal is to contribute to the development of a more sustainable and circular model for fishing gear in the ARM and the development of basic knowledge on this subject (translation of the Portuguese version from 2021).
Material flows of recreational coastal fishing equipment in the Autonomous Region of Madeira
Responsible Partner: DRAAC
Date: May 2023
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Description: To frame and guide the policies of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) in this matter, the Regional Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DRAAC), promoted the development of a detailed study to assess the flow of materials from fishing gear in the Region, identifying quantities, typologies, origins, and destinations of these products, which serves as basis for the present report.
Identification of litter accumulation sites and clean-up techniques on the Atlantic Area coastline
Responsible Partner: CEDRE
Date: May 2023
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Description: In 2020 as part of the Interreg Project CleanAtlantic, Cedre launched at a French level an online survey on macro-litter on the coastline, with a two-fold objective: (i) to map and characterise the main litter accumulation areas along the coastline and (ii) to review clean-up operations and good practices. In 2022, the study was extended to the whole Atlantic area countries and the online survey was disseminated in Ireland, Portugal, Spain and United Kingdom. This report presents the results of the survey conducted in these four countries. It includes a presentation of survey respondents, accumulation areas identified and beach clean-up techniques in use on the Atlantic area coastline.
Identification of floating litter pollution and response techniques in ports of the Atlantic Area
Responsible Partner: CEDRE
Date: May 2023
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Description: As part of the Interreg Project CleanAtlantic, Cedre elaborated an online survey on floating litter in ports, with a two-fold objective: (i) to map and characterise floating litter presence in ports of the Atlantic area; and (ii) to review clean-up operations (techniques and resources, costs) and good clean-up practices. The survey was disseminated in 2022 in the countries involved in the CleanAtlantic project (France, Ireland, Portugal, Spain and United Kingdom). This report presents the results of the survey conducted in the five countries. It includes a presentation of survey respondents, floating litter pollution characteristics and clean-up techniques identified in ports of the Atlantic area.
Operational guide for the clean-up of marine litter on the coastline
Responsible Partner: CEDRE
Date: Enero 2022
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Description: This guide addresses routine beach litter collection operations, including manual pick-up and mechanised clean-up, particularly on sedimentary substrates which are more prone to stranding and more likely to suffer deleterious impacts caused directly by cleaning operations, whether manual or mechanical. The guide briefly presents the elements that need to be known in order to understand how the shoreline functions, and how litter behaves in this dynamic environment.
Identification of litter accumulation sites and clean-up techniques on the French coastline
Responsible Partner: CEDRE
Date: September 2021
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Description: In 2020 as part of the Interreg Project CleanAtlantic, Cedre launched at a French level an online survey on macro-litter on the coastline, with a two-fold objective: (i) to map and characterise the main litter accumulation areas along the coastline and (ii) to review clean-up operations and good practices. The survey was distributed to public establishments, decentralised government services, local authorities and various other organisations such as non-governmental organisations or professional maritime associations. This report presents results obtained regarding survey respondents, accumulation areas identified and beach clean-up techniques in use on the French coastline.
Applicability of a modular basic ROV to detect marine litter in Galician shores: constraints and improvements
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: October 2021
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Description: This report describes the performance and applicability of a basic modular ROV to detect marine litter in an area previously surveyed by trawling and from different types of boats in a wide range of depths, type of substrates and oceanographic conditions. Different sampling strategies were implemented according to the information that was intended to be obtained (location of marine litter hotspots or estimation of debris abundance along transects). In this report, the authors summarize the ROV’s main technical aspects (performance, tune-up, and different improvements implemented) as well as the results of the field tests and the methodologies applied in the study area. Moreover, limitations and constraints found are highlighted together with recommendations for future upgrading.
Pilot action aimed to implement a fishing for litter scheme with the engagement of artisanal fleets and shellfish gatherers operating in the Ria de Arousa (Galicia)
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: September 2021
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Description: The objective of this pilot action was to implement a fishing for litter scheme with the engagement of artisanal fleets and shellfish gatherers operating in the Ria de Arousa. It also aims to gain knowledge on key issues leading to successful involvement of coastal communities in tackling marine litter. In addition a collaboration was established with the Galician Institute of Aquaculture (IGAFA), also located in the same ria, whose teachers and students carried out marine litter removal actions during their training activities In this report we describe the area of study, the different steps to set up the pilot action and its main results and conclusions.
Pilot action to investigate the presence of seafloor litter in the Ria of Vigo by using a modified trawling fishing gear coupled with of a video recording system
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: September 2021
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Description: The objective of this pilot action was to investigate the presence of seafloor litter in the Ria de Vigo by using a modified trawling fishing gear specifically developed to retrieve seafloor litter avoiding the capture of marine organisms. Moreover, the applicability of a low-cost filming system coupled to the gear was also tested in terms of recording the entrance of residues and the escape of fish species. Here we describe the equipment, the operational conditions and the collaborations established with sea professionals to carry out the sampling and removal of residues, the protocol employed to characterize the retrieved marine litter and the main results achieved. A video was also produced in order to illustrate the pilot action and for awareness raising purposes.
“Fishing For Litter”: A selection of resources based on the CleanAtlantic Knowledge Tool
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: September 2021
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Description: Based on the CleanAtlantic Knowledge Tool, this boolklet includes a criterion-guided selection of resources dealing with Fishing For Litter (F4L) activities. These resources were generated by expert organisations and research projects working in the field of marine litter. In this booklet, resources are listed in chronological order (most recent resources appear first) and grouped into 8 different categories according to resource types.
“Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear”: A selection of resources taken from the CleanAtlantic Knowledge Tool
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: September 2021
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Description: Based on the CleanAtlantic Knowledge Tool, this boolklet includes a criterion-guided selection of resources dealing with Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG). These resources were generated by expert organisations and research projects working in the field of marine litter. In this booklet, resources are listed in chronological order (most recent resources appear first) and grouped into 8 different categories according to resource types.
“Waste prevention and management from fishing, aquaculture and ports”: A selection of resources based on the CleanAtlantic Knowledge Tool
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: September 2021
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Description: Based on the CleanAtlantic Knowledge Tool, this boolklet includes a criterion-guided selection of resources dealing with Waste prevention and management from fishing, aquaculture and ports. These resources were generated by expert organisations and research projects working in the field of marine litter. In this booklet, resources are listed in chronological order (most recent resources appear first) and grouped into 8 different categories according to resource types.
Caracterização dos fluxos de materiais de artes de pesca na Região Autónoma da Madeira (Pilot study on fishing-gear life cycle in Madeira)
Responsible Partner: DRAAC
Date: November 2021
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Description: To frame and guide the policies of the Autonomous Region of Madeira (RAM) in this matter, the Regional Directorate of Environment and Climate Change (DRAAC), promoted the development of a detailed study to assess the flow of materials from fishing gear in the Region, identifying quantities, typologies, origins, and destinations of these products, which serves as basis for the present report (available in Portuguese only).
Overview of marine litter status in the Atlantic Area: beach litter
Responsible Partner: CEDRE
Date: 30/09/2020
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Description: This report presents a characterisation of beach litter pollution along the Atlantic Area shoreline at different relevant geographical scales (beach level, country level, OSPAR region level and Atlantic Area level). Litter abundance, composition and trends is assessed over the time period 2016-2019. Results confirm beach litter is abundant in the Atlantic Area, indicating measures are needed to reduce pollution, especially plastics which represent the majority of litter observed. Finally, gaps hindering a precise assessment of beach litter pollutions are identified and some recommandations to overcome these gaps are proposed.
Reducing ALDFG
Responsible Partner: CEFAS
Date: August 2020
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Description: Case study of the removal of ALDFG in the UK describing operational protocols, equipment and data management as well as costs and results of their activities.
Educational materials
Title: Education Pack
Responsible Partner: CEFAS
Date: 09/06/2021
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Description: This pack contains lessons to help engaging, educating and influencing others around the subject of marine litter. The activities proposed require few facilities and can be adapted to a range of ages and circumstances.
Recurso Educativo. Propuestas para dar a conocer el problema de la basura marina. Nivel I
Responsible Partner: IEO-CSIC
Date: 09/06/2021
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Description: Este documento ha sido elaborado en el marco del proyecto CleanAtlantic como herramienta de sensibilización sobre el problema de las basura marina. Incluye información sobre el problema de la basura marina, las posibles soluciones y varios enlaces a otros recursos de interés sobre la temática. Además, se proponen actividades que requieren de pocas instalaciones como experimentos sencillos, láminas para colorear y una excursión a la playa para la categorización de basura marina. El documento está dirigido a alumnos de Educación Primaria ( 4º, 5º y 6º curso) pero puede adaptarse a un amplio rango de edades y circunstancias.
Recurso Educativo. Propuestas para dar a conocer el problema de la basura marina. Nivel II
Responsible Partner: IEO-CSIC
Date: 09/06/2021
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Description: Este documento ha sido elaborado en el marco del proyecto CleanAtlantic como herramienta de sensibilización sobre el problema de las basura marina. Incluye información sobre el origen de la basura, su tiempo de degradación, las posibles soluciones y también varios enlaces a otros recursos de interés sobre la temática. Además, se proponen actividades que requieren de pocas instalaciones, entre ellas una excursión a la playa para la categorización de basura marina. El documento está dirigido a alumnos de Educación Secundaria (ESO) pero puede adaptarse a un amplio rango de edades y circunstancias.
Protocolo para la categorización de basura marina en playas y guía fotográfica
Responsible Partner: IEO-CSIC
Date: 09/06/2021
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Description: Es un documento que ha sido elaborado como herramienta de sensibilización sobre el problema de las basuras marinas en el marco del proyecto CleanAtlantic. Incluye una introducción sobre el problema de las basuras marinas, un protocolo estándar de recogida y caracterización de basura marina en playas y una guía fotográfica con los posibles objetos que se pueden encontrar. El documento está dirigido a niños pero puede igualmente ser utilizado por adultos.
CleanAtlantic Factsheets: Top ten items in beach litter
Responsible Partner: CETMAR
Date: 01/03/2019 (updated 24/07/19)
Download: English version, Galician version, Spanish version, French version, Portuguese version
Description: CleanAtlantic Factsheets about the Top ten single-use plastic items found in European beaches. These factsheets were used as part of an awareness-raising activity that consisted of a plastic box filled with beach sand in which the top-ten single use plastic items were buried. Participants were invited to look for plastic items within the sand and, once they found one, to rank it within the top-ten list of single use plastic items found in the marine environment. They were also asked to guess what their degradation time would be in the sea, origin, etc., which is specified in the factsheet. The folder also includes some supporting materials to illustrate the activity.