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Deep Dive: Bourton Scott and Ally Stocks, Emerald Sea Protection Society


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It's estimated that we lose 640,000 tonnes of fishing gear every year in our oceans. This gear continues to kill fish and other marine organisms and pollutes our marine environment with plastic. What are we doing about it?

In this episode we speak with Joel Baziuk the Deputy Director of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI) and Bourton Scott and Ally Stocks from the Emerald Sea Protection Society. Joel helps to coordinate global efforts to improve fishing gear to decrease the risks of it being lost at sea and to help coordinate global cleanup efforts. Bourton and Ally are part of a team that has partnered with the GGGI to help cleanup the waters around Vancouver Island.

We talk about what's currently being done, what can be done in the future, how to get involved and what can be made from recycled nets pulled from the sea!

For more information about the Global Ghost Gear Initiative, what they are working on and how you can get involved with their ghost gear reporting app for your phone Click Here.

For more information about the Emerald Sea Protection Society and the nets they are removing off the coast of Vancouver Island Click Here.

Check out the Following Brands for cool products made from Ghost Gear!

  •  Bureo for skateboards, clothing, frisbees, sunglasses, etc.
  • Fourth Element for swimwear.
  • Axiom for cycling gear.
  • ECONYL for nylon clothing.
  • BraceNet for bracelets.
  • BlueCycle for furniture.
  • Sea2See for glasses.
  • Healthy Seas Socks for Socks.
  • Popsicase for phone cases.
  • 2nd Chance Ropeworks for rugs.

For more information about the Aquatic Biosphere Project and what we are doing to tell the story of water Click Here.

The Aquatic Bisophere Project
The ABP is establishing a conservation Aquarium in the Prairies to help tell the Story of Water.

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

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