Derelict Tackle Resources

Resources for Preventing and Disposing of Derelict Fishing Gear

Derelict Fishing Gear

Resources

We created resources to post in these communities. It consists of signage to place at disposal bins, informative flyers to share, and an ambassador guide that directs people to more resources.

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Want to make your own collection bin?

Check out this guide for tips on how to create a derelict fishing gear collection in your community.

Build Your Own

Thumbnail image of a "Help Tackle Fishing Gear" flyer

Become an Ambassador

Captain, marina, or tackle shop? Your community looks to you for fishing advice! Check out this ambassador guide that features:

COLLECT: Provides a place for proper disposal of fishing gear.

COLLABORATE: Recruiting other ambassadors.

COMMUNICATE: Encouraging others in your community.

View the Ambassador Guide

Our Research

A turtle with fishing gear caught in its mouth.

We conducted a survey of 2,294 adults across New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Based on their input, we developed the following recommendations:

BEST INTERVENTION: Put obvious disposal containers right where people fish.

BEST MESSAGING: Bright, simple, positive, direct, wildlife-focused, and multi-lingual.

BEST MESSENGER: Boat captains, bait and tackle shops, and experienced fishers.

Resources for Preventing and Disposing of Derelict Fishing Gear

Derelict Fishing Gear

Resources

Boat Flyer

Bin Sticker (No Lid)

Bin Sticker (With Lid)

Lid Sticker

Want to make your own collection bin?

Become an Ambassador

Our Research

We conducted a survey of 2,294 adults across New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. Based on their input, we developed the following recommendations: