Norwegian clean-up operation sets new records

“Such a record is both positive and negative. The result shows that the expedition is very effective and is an important contribution to reducing marine litter and ghost fishing,” said expedition leader Gjermund Langedal of the Directorate of Fisheries’ Environment Section. “On the other hand, there is reason to ask why annual losses of gear are not reduced with better equipment and stronger materials. A natural explanation could be increasing trust in the reporting system and the clean-up, increased focus on the environment.”