Apart from other debris like single-use plastics, it is common to see fishing nets. While some were 'lost' nets, others are simply abandoned, especially when they get ruined or are raided by animals.

A series of ancient drawings at a Palaeolithic site in Germany appear to show fish caught in nets, suggesting that the use of this fishing technology may go back further than previously thought.

Humpbacks in Alaska don’t use bubble nets every time they feed on krill, suggesting they only use them when they need to. To catch fish, humpbacks deploy a different kind of bubble net. Herring are ...

On Belgian coast, fishing on horseback -- and saving a tradition Panniers strapped to their haunches, a team of horses waded collar-deep through North Sea waters -- hauling wide nets along the Belgian ...

One of the engravings showing what appears to be a fish entangled in fishing nets. Credit: Jérôme Robitaille et al. A recently published study reveals the existence of ancient fishing techniques at ...

Equip your children with fish-catching nets during a camping trip or picnic by a clear stream and you’re setting them up for hours of fun and discovery in nature. These outdoor activities spark ...

Nearly 16,000-year-old portrayals of fish surrounded by nets had evaded detection until a new technique took magnification to a new level.

The nylon fishing nets are turned into polyamide resin pellets ... The smartphones go on general sale on 11 March. Copenhagen's once-industrial port has been planned to make everything – from ...

LAKE NEUCHATEL, Switzerland Oct 14 (Reuters) - Fisherman Claude Delley rattles the metal frame of his net against the side of his boat on Switzerland's Lake Neuchatel, trying to shake off dozens ...

Despite regulations, illegal fishermen are using prohibited nets with fine mesh to capture small fish, raising concerns about the depletion of fish resources. While licensed fishermen are ...

According to estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the UN Environment Programme, "ghost nets" — abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear in the ...

Rojas keeps fish in ponds covered by nets to protect them from predatory birds before they ... the region is home to 60 ...