A volunteer initiative aimed at preserving and protecting the marine environment, NAUI Green Diver Initiative member Dubai Voluntary Diving Team and UAE Fishing Team joined forces to search for and recover a large fishing net discovered by a local fisherman during a recent trolling trip.
The dive site was located along a portion of the UAE – Abu Dhabi Sea (Arabian Gulf), seven miles off shore and at a depth of ten meters. The fishing net was covering corals, shells and other marine creatures in a large area. Almost 60% of the net was completely recovered with the remaining pieces planned for removal later this month. Surface Marker Buoys and light lift bags were used to safely remove the nets, taking great care to avoid damaging the fragile corals.
The volunteer team included:
Lost and/or abandoned nets, also know as "ghost nets" are a serious threat to our marine environment. When left unattended, nets continue to entangle and kill fish and other marine life for years.
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