Fishing For Litter

Mr Ilias Hatzigavriil is one out of 35 fishermen that are part of the “Fishing for Litter” program that takes action in the Northeastern Aegean. He’s 48 years old and he professionally started to be involved in fishing im 1988, at the age of 14, as this was his father’s profession.

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

IH: I’ve been working  as a fisherman since 1988. At the time, I was 14 years old and it was my father’s profession.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

HX: There are calmer days, that aren’t that interesting and there are really good ones, that are fewer. The procedure generally is monotonous, but there are some amusing days that keep me alert. Whenever I’m in an area that is more demanding, it requires more effort but keeps me on my toes. While in multiday fishing efforts, there’s a lot of standing and fatigue.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

IH: In general, there is an increase of waste, but it does not apply to all types of waste. For example, nets and fishing gear remain in equivalent quantities, while plastic items and especially plastic bags and styrofoam, have increased considerably.

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

IH: Fragments of an airplane.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

IX: The sea means the world to me. I’ve spent a really big part of my life in it. The protection of the sea is a mentality type of thing. People were making more mistakes in the past but nowadays, people have learned to respect it.

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

IH: The sea can heal, as long as we can understand it.

 

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» program is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishermen who actively support the effort of collecting and recording aquatic litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the program.

We would like to thank all the fishermen who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” program and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

Mr Nikos Stratos is is one out of 35 fishermen that are part of the “Fishing for Litter” program that takes action in the Northeastern Aegean and more specifically in Thermaikos and Evian Gulf. He’s 39 years old and started he’s occupation with fishing by following his grandfathers work path. 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

NS: I started professionally fishing at 1998. My grandfather got his first motor trawler at 1963. Currently, we are working with the 4th boat of the family. 

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

NS: Work never stops, the boat is sailed by my brother and me, so the responsibilities alternate. Our basic hopes for the day are to get good fish and then have luck in the market. One of the things that has been stressing us lately is the crisis of the season and the price of oil. Time on board is spent in between video calls with family and also, constant daily communication with colleagues in order to share information and stay updated about the sea. One of the things that gives me joy is that I enjoy working with a new boat because it makes me fell like my job is also my hobby.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

NS: We always picked up litter. We have noticed a lot of fishing ropes and many plastic bags that make our job even harder because they clog fishing nets and trap small fish inside. 

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

NS: A “Reo”, which is a military truck from war that we found and transfered to the coast. 

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

NS: Health comes first and then the sea, that’s how important it is to us. Its protection is vital in every aspect, from the aspect of fish stock as well as pollution. 

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

 NS: Stop polluting the sea and the coast with litter. 

 

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» program is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishermen who actively support the effort of collecting and recording aquatic litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the program.

We would like to thank all the fishermen who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” program and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

Mr Stelios Fyrbas is one out of 35 fishermen that are part of the “Fishing for Litter” program that takes action in many greek areas, such as Cretan Sea, the Cyclades, the North Aegean and the Argolic Gulf. Fishing is a family thing, due to the professional occupation of his father and his grandfather. 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

SF: I was always around sea and fishing since both my faher and grandfather were fishermen. I started working part- time along with my family at the age of 17 and at dedicated myself to it at the age of 25. 

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

SF: A bad day at work in adverse weather conditions that can last for the entire day, is a tiring and dangerous condition. Bad days are also days without fish and the combination of bad weather and lack of fish is the most futile condition. On the other hand, a beautiful day at sea begins with dead calm. Facing the deep blue, dawn and sunset on such days is a unique feeling. Another great feeling is the day after the bad ones that you get a lot of fish!

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

SF: The sea is hiding a lot of waste. The aquatic litter might have decreased but that also depends on the weather conditions such as rain that reveals more waste than someone can see on a calm day. 

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

SF: Some of the things that made a big impression on me are pieces of boats, beach chairs, children’s dolls and big pieces of grease that look like some type of gel.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

SF: The sea is a magical place. The people that live away from the sea have many differences from the ones that live there. Personally, whenever I’m on the coast, i feel like something draws me back to the sea, because I want to be close to it. The protection of the sea means so much to me. I believe that we are moving towards change but very slowly and it worries it might be too late. 

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

SF: We shouldn’t believe that personal responsibility ain’t powerful. Each and everyone of us can put a little effort so that all together can make a big change. 

 

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» program is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishermen who actively support the effort of collecting and recording aquatic litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the program.

We would like to thank all the fishermen who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” program and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                     

Mr Konstantinos Giannoukas is one out of 35 fishermen of the “Fishing For Litter” project. He takes action in Dodecanese, he’s 45 years old and joined the fishing field at the age of 17. 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

KG: My father was a fisherman and I joined his occupation at the age of 17. 

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

KG: Our boat has become an integrant part of our lives, it kinda feels like a second home. Sometimes I go to drink my coffee on the boat even if its tied at the port. I can’t stand to be away from the sea for more than ten days.  Days at sea can be joyful but also difficult. A good catch motivates me and keeps me going, but there are also days with storms and bad weather, these are the hard ones.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

KG: Litter that is bulky and sinks has been collected and continues to be collected, which means that it has decreased over the years. Floating waste, such as bags and gelatins, were found in larger amounts compared to the past, giving the feeling that they are never ending.

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

KG: The main body of a helicopter. We dragged it outside and was taken by the local museum. 

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

KG: The sea is our life. I feel like a sick man that doesn’t have enough oxygen to survive, whenever I’m away from it. As for its protection, it’s understood that if we do not protect it, it’s like we’re not protecting our own life. We do everything we can because our future depends on it.

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

KG: To take care of the sea in the same way they’re protecting their home! 

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» program is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishermen who actively support the effort of collecting and recording aquatic litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the program.

We would like to thank all the fishermen who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” program and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

Taxiarhis Bisbikas is a professional fisherman and an indivisible part of the “Fishing For Litter” program, that shows us different aspects of his work experience at the sea and how demanding it is.

Mr Bisbikas is from Lesvos, he’s 45 years old, he’s occupied with fishing for almost 30 years. He began fishing as a teenager, along with his father. He feels like he belongs in the sea, kind of like it “gave birth to him”, like he mentions. He briefly talks to an iSea representative about his life as a fisherman and his opinion about the aquatic litter.

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

TΒ: I began fishing professionally when I was 15 years old, mostly beacause I come from a fishermen family.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

ΤΒ: I’m following the same routine I’ve had all these years. Everyday is quite the same and when it comes to an end, we take the trawl out of the water and pack up everything. There’s a lot of stress, mainly because we’re scared for a possible damage of our tools and equipment and also, for the Greek-Turkish issues that have occured the last couple of years. 

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

TB: The quantity of litter hasn’t changed a lot over the years. Larger amounts of waste have been found in the northern side of the island and majority of litter is plastic. 

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

ΤΒ: We found a large clay container that weighted 1.5- 2 tons and it needed special treatment in order to drag it out of the water. 

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

TB: The sea means so much to us, we were born there, we were raised there and our living depends on it, for many years. The protection of the sea is vital. 

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

TB: Something simple but not given, “To protect and respect the sea”. 

 

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» program is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishermen who actively support the effort of collecting and recording aquatic litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the program.

We would like to thank all the fishermen who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” program and give a personal touch to this effort.

Mr. Simeon Maniatis a member of the fishing community since his teenage years and an important part of the “Fishing For Litter” project, talks about the difficulties of his profession and his active participation in the removal of litter from the Thermaikos gulf and the Northwestern Aegean where he is active on a daily basis.

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? When did you start fishing?

SM: I started working in the field at the age of 13, I am a third generation fisherman who continue the profession that my great-grandfather started. 

R: We would like you to describe us a day at sea!

SM: The work starts early; we need 2 to 4 hours until we reach the fishing field. We fish from 1 to 5 hours and then we sort out the fish. Most of the work is during winter, so we often face a lot of cold and bad weather conditions. We are in a constant vigilance to search for a better fishing ground. The conditions on the boats are now so good that they have the comforts a home does, and the waiting during the fishing process becomes much easier and pleasant.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of litter in the sea compared to the past?

SM: Quantities of most types of waste remain at the same levels as in the past, except for plastic bags which are in abundance now.

R: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

SM: I don’t have any specific item that is strange; the most common things are always plastic items, pieces of glass etc.

R: What do the sea and its protection mean to you?

SM: The sea is a the main part of my work so anything that affects it, has a direct impact on the work. Its protection is important, and we have to ensure good fishing practices in order to preserve and protect it. 

R: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

SM: I would like people to learn to distinguish what they eat and where their food comes from, to focus on fresh, quality and local fish.

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» project is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this project, the professional fishers who actively support the effort of collecting and recording marine litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their job and share their experience and thoughts about the project.

We would like to thank all the fishers who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” project and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

Konstantinos Tsolakis is one of the 35 fishers who actively participate in the “Fishing For Litter” project and tells us about the importance of the marine protection.

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? When did you start fishing?

KT: My father was a fisherman and I took over the boat afterwards. I am now 36 and have been fishing for the last 12 years.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

KT: The procedure is now part of the routine. In our free time we relax with series and movies. The stress comes from managing expenses. There are certainly happier days, but they depend on the work and productivity.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of litter in the sea compared to the past?

KT: In recent years there has been an increase in plastics and styrofoam, typically there is no rod without plastics.

R: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

KT: A suitcase full of stuff, probably immigrants’ personal belongings.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

KT: The sea personally means freedom. Its protection is one of the most important issues we should be discussing. Yes, there is more research interest, willingness and respect than before, but we have a long way to go. We as fishermen should be willing to take decisions to ensure the sustainability of the seas.

R: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

KT: Make more responsible choices about the fish you choose to eat in terms of both quality and origin. It is also important to be informed about how the fish you eat has been caught.

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» project is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this project, the professional fishers who actively support the effort of collecting and recording marine litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their job and share their experience and thoughts about the project.

We would like to thank all the fishers who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” project and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

 

 

 

Mr. Dimitris Sakatis is one of the 35 fishers of the “Fishing For Litter” project who has been active for the last 22 years in the area of Kavala, following his father’s job like most of them.

Q: We would like you to describe us a day at sea!

DS: The trawl begins at 4:00 a.m. You always start out hoping that you will have a good catch but you never know what you will encounter. The weather conditions determine the mood and the work that follows. Depending on the weather, the conditions can be either easy or difficult; in any case you make it a priority to return safely to the port!

Q: What differences do you notice in the amount of marine litter compared to the past?

DS: The amount of litter, especially plastic, has increased near the beaches. At least 20% of the litter every day will come into the sea and into our nets because of the wind.

Q: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

DS: A fridge!

Q: What does the sea mean to you and what does its protection?

DS: The sea means love and the boat offers you time for your self. You’re dealing with the water and the air, wondering what might be in there. Protecting the sea affects everyone’s future. A chemical discharge destroys the marine environment and the fish.

Q: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

DS: Be careful what you throw into the sea if you want to keep eating fish!

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» project is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this project, the professional fishers who actively support the effort of collecting and recording marine litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their job and share their experience and thoughts about the project.

We would like to thank all the fishers who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” project and give a personal touch to this effort.

Choulis Apostolos, one of the 35 fishers of the “Fishing For Litter” project, describes his experience in collecting and recording litter and points out the differences in the amount of plastics in the sea compared to the past.

R: How many years have you been in this field? When did you start fishing?

CA: I’ve been in the sea since I was a little boy, alongside my father and my uncle.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

CA: A day at sea can sometimes be simple and boring, and sometimes can be hurried, running around all day and being in a constant state of alertness. The sure thing is that we never go out of our way! Usually the day starts 5:30 to 6 in the morning, we go to the fishing area and throughout the day. Afterwards, we either have some spare time to rest or deal with paperwork, another part of the job. The fishing has an approximate duration of 6 hours. At the harvest we just hope that everything has gone well, that there is no damage to the gear and that we have a good catch. We return to the port at 8 or 9 in the evening, where our day ends.

R: What differences do you notice in the amount of litter in the sea compared to the past?

CA: Primarily every year there is an increase in litter, mainly plastic.

R: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

CA: A fridge!

R: What does the sea mean to you and what its protection?

CA: I grew up in the sea, first I learned to swim then to walk. Education is key to the marine protection, mainly because people learn about it.

R: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

CA: Don’t pollute with rubbish the seas and coasts!

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» project is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishers who actively support the effort of collecting and recording marine litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the project.

We would like to thank all the fishers who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” project and give a personal touch to this effort.

 

Mr. Apostolos Kypraios is one of the 35 professional fishers of the “Fishing For Litter” project that works in the area of Eastern Aegean sea tells his own experience in the sea and the fishing world.

R: How many years have you been in this field? When did you start fishing?

AK: I’ve been in this job since I was 23 when I finished my military service. My father was a fisherman and I started alongside with him, mainly because I liked the industry.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

AK: The sea is different every day, either because of the weather or because of the type of fishing catch. You never get bored! There are many special days at work. One thing that’s certain is the fact that I have great interest and fervor for what I do!

R: What differences do you notice in the amount of litter in the sea compared to the past?

AK: There are some places that are quite polluted because of the currents and the topography of the seabed. There are mainly light items such as plastic bags etc in these places. Heavier items that sink, such as tyres etc. diminish over the years.

R: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

AK: Many plastic boats with the engines on, mainly on the eastern sides of Samos.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

AK: The sea is everything for us, it is the place where we live and work, we take care of it as much as we can.The sea is interconnected with us and our work and so is its protection. 

R: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

AK: The sea needs an effort, perseverance and patience. Let’s stay optimistic!

iSea’s «Fishing For Litter» project is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this project, the professional fishers who actively support the effort of collecting and recording marine litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their job and share their experience and thoughts about the project.

We would like to thank all the fishers who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” project and give a personal touch to this effort.

Mr. Vlasis Athanasiou, a member of the fishing community an important part of the “Fishing For Litter” project, talks about his professional story and his participation in the project. He sails in the North Aegean Sea, mostly near Thasos, Mt Athos and the Strymonian Gulf. 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

VA: As a child, I remember myself, being in the fishing boats every summer, and asking the elderly to take me fishing every winter. It was predetermined that I would become a fisherman, as I come from a family of fishers with 3 generations of experience. As we say, the sea “runs in our veins”. As soon as I completed my studies as a chemical engineer I started working as a fisherman.

R: We would like you to describe us a day at sea!

VA: There is not a single fisherman that is not in love with the sea, someone who does another job cannot feel this feeling. I wouldn’t say that everyday life on the boat is “easy peasy”, we have to face the weather conditions, some days are easier but some are really hard. There is for sure, both physical and mental fatigue.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of litter in the sea compared to the past?

VA: People believe that fishing trawlers can only cause destruction. I would say that if we take a look at the seabed/ bottom we would see it cleaner in comparison to the past. People are more (environmentally) sensitized and now, every night you can see the crew from the trawlers emptying all the bins from the boat. I think that in the areas that trawlers fish, the litter is now reduced.

R: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

VA: What should I recall first? Mines, a boat, hand calculators, a DVD player.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

VA: Sea covers 73% of the Earth’s surface. It’s everyone’s responsibility to protect it. We should all, fishermen and people who do not work in the sea, be conscious about what we discard to the sea. Εverything on Earth is a chain and if it this chain breaks the impact will be serious.

R: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

VA: Α fisherman’s job is to supply the food market with fish. Although it is important to obey the law and respect the sea.

 

Stavros Sarikas, a member of the fishing community an important part of the “Fishing For Litter” project, talks about his professional story and his participation in the project. He sails in the Thracian Sea and Samothrace.

 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

SS: I have been a fisherman for the last 12 years. Although my father and his siblings started the business in 2006, that’s why the name of the boat is “THREE SIBLINGS”.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

SS: We leave the port with the boat/fishing vessel/trawler, usually for a two day trip. Our goal/purpose is to find the best fish and bring it to the public, but always having in mind to protect the sea/ with great care of the sea.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

SS: I would say that the whole situation has been improved compared to the past, as both fishing vessels/trawlers and tourist vessels have reduced their own waste. Of course, today fishermen are more informed and act in a more friendly way in the environment in which they work.

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

SS: In the past we used to remove electrical appliances that were possibly thrown by/disposed of large commercial ships moving towards the Bosphorus Straits.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

SS: I remember my whole life in the sea, I grew up in the sea, I achieved everything thanks to it, and so did my family. Whatever job I would choose, it would be close to it. Protecting the sea is really important to me.

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

SS: I would like to invite people to come closer to us, to know our job and to respect us, to understand that we are not the ones who destroy the sea, but the ones who protect it for livelihood reasons too.

 

Mr. Kyriakos Gkavougiorgos, a member of the fishing community an important part of the “Fishing For Litter” project, talks about his professional story and his participation in the project. He sails in the Thracian Sea.

 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

KG: I was born in Samothrace, a place with plenty of fishermen and I decided to work as a fisherman when I was 10 years old. In 1980 I bought my own boat and as years passed by I made some inshore fishing vessels. Until 2007 I was working on inshore fishing. In 2007 I bought my fishing trawler, while in the summers I kept working on inshore fishing.

R: Describe us a day at the sea. 

KG: Our day starts at 03:00-03:30 am. We leave the port and check the weather, then we decide where we are about to head(as we say). Then we haul the nets, if the catch is okay we return to the port to send the fish to the fishmarket of Kavala. If the catch is not enough and the weather is okay, we keep on fishing during the night and return to the port in the afternoon. 

R: What differences do you notice in the amount of marine litter compared to the past?

KG: I think that litter has increased compared to the past. It should be noted that there are so many pots for octopuses and that’s because most fishermen leave them at the sea during the forbidden season. Moreover, we observe a great amount of litter from Turkish purse seines.

R: What is the strangest type of litter you have removed from the sea?

KG: Once we caught a cow. 

R: What does the sea mean to you and what does its protection?

KG: The sea is my life. Everyday she keeps “pulling” me close to her. As long as we protect her, the sea will keep on offering us her goods.

R: What is the message you would like to pass along the world?

KG: Love the sea and keep it clean.

 

 

Mr Thanasis Ladopoulos is one out of 35 fishermen that are part of the “Fishing for Litter” program that takes action in Northestern Aegean, especially in Lemnos. 

 

R: How many years have you worked as a fisherman? How did your occupation with fishing begin?

TL: I’ve been fishing for 22 years. My father was a third generation fisherman and incited me to become a fisherman.

R: Could you describe a day in the sea?

TL: Captain’s life is lonely and monotonous. The greatest disadvantage of our work is that it is dangerous and often unfruitful. Every day is different. Some days are hard and frustrating and you want to give up and some days you are proud that you made it.

R: What differences do you notice regarding the amount of waste compared to the past?

TL: The amount of litter has increased compared to the past.

R: What kind of waste you’ve collected has made the biggest impression on you?

TL: I wouldn’t say that we haven’t removed something strange. We usually remove anything that people use.

R: What does the sea and its protection mean to you?

TL: I was born in Lemnos, and that’s the reason why the sea is an integral part of me. I can’t imagine my life without being near the sea. Its protection is inextricably connected to the future of our work.

R: What is the message you want to pass along the world?

TL: Keep the sea clean and support Greek producers.

 

Sea’s «Fishing For Litter» program is implemented for 4 years in a row, in lots of different areas in Greece, in collaboration with the A C Laskaridis Charitable Foundation. The ambassadors of this program, the professional fishermen who actively support the effort of collecting and recording aquatic litter from the sea all over the country, talk about the nature of their profession and share their experience and thoughts about the program.

We would like to thank all the fishermen who cooperated with us, for a more effective implementation of the “Fishing For Litter” program and give a personal touch to this effort.