June 5, 2023

Systemic solutions based in fisheries: Targeting marine litter sources in the Gulf of Mannar and Palk Strait

This is a cross-disciplinary project, containing research, awareness building and policy advisory aspects to enable a structured and targeted approach to limit marine plastic pollution from fisheries and ocean related industries. This partnership contains participants from diverse disciplines to identify solutions, organize dialogue processes, and implement practical pilots for reducing plastic pollution from fisheries surrounding the Gulf of Mannar. The overall goal of this project is to reduce the amount of marine litter deriving from the fishing industry within the Gulf of Mannar and the southern section of the Palk Bay.

MARESSOL Project Report
MARESSOL Report Removal of Ghost Nets
MARESSOL Report Abundance of abandoned fishing gear in coral reefs