
Marine litter from fisheries is a major threat to the marine environment. Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) causes significant damage to the seabeds and marine organisms. Furthermore, in popular tourist areas like Sicily, lost nets and gear have negative impacts on diving tourism, hindering the potential of sustainable tourism experiences because of the degradation of dive sites, entanglement hazards and loss of marine life.
Destination Zero Waste Sicily conducts a one-year feasibility study to identify challenges and develops an integrated strategy for managing ALDFG in the Sicilian archipelago. Additionally, it carries out ocean cleanups, pilot environmental tourism experiences and collaborates with artisans to repurpose fishing nets.