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Chesapeake Bay Watermen Retrieve 24,000 Ghost Traps to Protect Marine Life
Photo: Sara Cottle / Unsplash
Local fishermen across Maryland and Virginia have successfully removed approximately 24,000 abandoned traps from the Chesapeake Bay over the last two years. This dedicated cleanup effort prevents accidental wildlife trapping and helps restore the health of the vital aquatic ecosystem.
Local fishermen across Maryland and Virginia have successfully removed approximately 24,000 abandoned traps from the Chesapeake Bay over the last two years. This dedicated cleanup effort prevents accidental wildlife trapping and helps restore the health of the vital aquatic ecosystem.