NETTAG+ Data set on potential of distinct fishing nets to release microplastics and adsorb other contaminants

Study on the microplastics release from fishing nets

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Abandoned fishing nets in the Venetian Lagoon shed measurable microplastic fragments when subjected to simulated marine weathering and washing, confirming that discarded fishing gear is an ongoing source of microplastic release into aquatic environments. Quantifying this emission pathway helps prioritize ghost gear recovery efforts as a pollution-reduction strategy.

Study on Microplastics Release from Fishing Nets

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Researchers studied how microplastics are released from fishing nets under realistic use conditions, finding that this largely overlooked source contributes meaningfully to ocean plastic pollution — particularly relevant given that fishing gear is already a major component of marine plastic debris in remote areas including polar regions.

Fishing Gears and Nets as a Source of Microplastic

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Researchers reviewed how fishing nets and gear made from synthetic materials like nylon shed microplastics into the ocean, identifying the fishing industry as a significant and often overlooked source of plastic particle pollution in marine environments.

Collection, Detection, Identification, and Estimation of Microplastic from the Marine Environment: An Overview

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Researchers reviewed techniques for collecting, detecting, and identifying microplastics in marine environments, highlighting the exponential growth of plastic pollution across all ocean zones and the health risks posed to marine organisms by these pervasive sub-5mm contaminants.

Fishing Plastic Waste: Knowns and Known Unknowns