r/pics Aug 12 '21

The majority of plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is discarded fishing gear.

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u/Smellzlikefish Aug 13 '21

As an example, this photo shows a girl standing on what seems to be a large amount of net. It isn't. To get a feel for the scope and learn about some folks that are actually trying to make a dent and not just fill their instagram feed, check out NOAA's Marine Debris Project or the Papahanaumokuakea Marine Debris Project. This photo is basically just someone wanting social media likes for picking up a soda bottle.

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u/debridezilla Aug 13 '21

People who pick up trash deserve to be praised. Are you honestly saying that that woman, boat, and org don't deserve praise because they didn't pick up as many nets as NOAA?

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u/TLinTX 26d ago

The nets weren't trash.

They aren't abandoned gear, they aren't "ghost nets".

They are stealing the nets from fishermen.

That the fishermen are poaching is irrelevant to that fact.

sea shepherd isn't law enforcement, they have no authority.

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u/Smellzlikefish Aug 13 '21

I'm saying the driving motivation is transparent and disingenuous.