Fishing Line & Lures OR&R's Marine Debris Program

These items can be found in a variety of forms based on fishing type. Fishing lures come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and materials depending on their function. Modern types are made of plastic with metal hooks and eyes for lines. Fishing line with lures attached should be recorded as one item. Fishing line types are mostly available in three varieties - monofilament, braided and fluorocarbon. Fishing line is usually made of nylon or PET/PETE, with monofilament being the most popular.

Fishing Line & Lures OR&R's Marine Debris Program

Application of Matrix Scoring Techniques to evaluate marine debris

Fishing for Energy OR&R's Marine Debris Program

Catching Marine Debris OR&R's Marine Debris Program

OR&R's Marine Debris Program

Marine Debris Cape Breton Environmental Association

740,000 km of fishing line and 14 billion hooks lost at sea each year

PDF) Characterization of marine debris in North Carolina salt marshes

Regional Impact Assessment of Derelict Fishing Gear in the

Stellwagen Bank - National Marine Sanctuaries - NOAA

5imdc Proceedings Final1, PDF, Sea

For Educators OR&R's Marine Debris Program