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Salish Sea marine debris cleanup
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Volunteer divers and community organizations conducted a cleanup operation near Sidney Pier in the Salish Sea to remove ‘ghost gear’ that threatens local wildlife. The operation, which took place around October 4, involved removing approximately 250 kg of debris, including rope, line, abandoned crab traps, netting, and cable. The effort was a collaborative project involving the Emerald Sea Protection Society, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Surfrider Foundation, and the Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea. Divers noted that lost fishing gear often accumulates against pilings, creating hazards for marine life such as seals, sea lions, dolphins, and orcas. The cleanup was documented by Ryan Swan, a diver from Langford and creator of the YouTube channel ‘Be Sea Adventures’. Swan Adventures’, documented the efforts to promote education and ocean conservation, expressing hope that the conservation. Swan released video footage would raise of the permitted cleanup to increase awareness regarding of the significant issue, noting that while the project’s impact is small compared to the total amount of ghost gear lost in oceans annually. annually, the goal is to engage viewers through educational elements. Swan has previously used his platform to highlight rare species, such as the ancient cloud sponges found in the Saanich Inlet.
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- 2026-10-22 13:21 UTC Salish Sea marine debris cleanup
- 2026-10-21 19:41 UTC Salish Sea marine debris cleanup
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