Removing ghost nets in the Mediterranean

Dear difteurs, thanks to your difts, the project is growing!

In addition to the Alpes-Maritimes, ghost net removal will take place in the Var and Corsica, again in collaboration with artisan fishermen.

And for this expansion, we've renovated an old wooden tugboat that was due for the scrap heap! Thousands of hours of work this summer were necessary to make this heritage vessel operational, which will be back in service for the preservation of the marine environment. 

A big thank you to all of you! 

Since the beginning of the year and thanks to the reports of several fishermen and divers, we have been able to remove 6 ghost nets at depths of up to 60 meters, mainly around Cannes. That's 1.3 km less net on sensitive habitats such as coralligenous and posidonia. For some of these nets, we intervened to help artisanal fishermen unhook or find their nets. A great synergy between fishermen and divers, aimed at reducing the impact of our respective activities on the marine environment.

In July, a major phase of prospecting took place in the Cap d'Ail reserve and the Théoule-Sur-Mer Marine Park. Several hours were spent criss-crossing the seabed, identifying around twenty nets that will soon be removed.

All these interventions have helped reduce the impact of fishing nets on marine ecosystems. These actions are crucial for the preservation of marine biodiversity and demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the protection of marine ecosystems, in collaboration with local stakeholders.

We would like to thank you for your unconditional support!