Fishing for Litter initiative encourages fishermen to take ashore the litter they catch

A pilot initiative that encourages fishermen to take ashore litter they catch while at sea is being actively promoted by industry groups in three ports —Clogherhead, Co Louth, and Castletownbere and Union Hall in West Cork.

A number of successful “Fishing for Litter” schemes which are running in Europe not only involves the direct removal of litter from the sea, but also raises awareness of the issue in the fishing industry and local communities.

The pioneering project has expanded from an original pilot scheme in the Netherlands to become a highly recognisable initiative.