Fishing for Litter Scotland

Learn more about the latest phase of our pioneering project

Fishing for Litter Scotland 2011 -  2014 was officially launched on May 27th 2011 with the addition of a new harbour, The Isle of Whithorn.  

Through the participation of local fishermen, this project is designed to recover marine litter whilst raising awareness for the significant detrimental impact such waste can have on the marine environment. Over 170 boats and 17 harbours participate in the Scottish initiative. This project is co-ordinated by KIMO, an international association of Local authorities, which campaign on marine pollution issues that affect coastal communities.

Find out more about participating harbours and vessels 

Press Releases:

• Scotlands Fishermen have removed 600 tonnes of rubbish from our seas - 5th April 2013

• Scottish Fishermen remove 500 tonnes of litter - 21st August 2012

• 100 tonnes of Litter landed Since April 11 - 2nd March 2012

• New phase of Fishing For Litter project launched at Isle of Whithorn- 27th May 2011

• Fishing for Litter campaign nets 200th tonne in North Sea-  10th Mar 2011

Newsletters and Flyer:

• Spring 2013.pdf

• Promotional Flyer  

Detailed information:

• Project Supporters 2011-14 
• Participating Harbours and Vessels
• Why Fishing for Litter?  
• The Science of Marine Litter  

Past Projects:

• Fishing for Litter Final Report 2005 - 2008
• Fishing For Litter Final Report 2008-11  

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Learn more about the 2005 - 2008 project...