Marine litter retention projects are
initiatives in which fishermen
voluntarily bring ashore the litter
they collect in their nets during
regular fishing operations.
[Name of the project] is looking for
fishermen in the ports of […]. The
project will start on [date] and will
last for […] years. [Name of the
project] is led by [Name of host
organisation] in cooperation with
[Name of partners]. [Name of the
project] is funded by [for example,
LIFE, the EMFF].
By participating in this project,
fishermen will contribute to
removing litter from our seas and
demonstrate the important role
fishermen play as guardians of the
marine environment. [Name of the
project] will provide fishermen with
all the equipment they need to
participate.
[Insert a short description of your
organisation and of the project
team or project coordinator. You
may wish to include a picture of
the team or coordinator here.]
If you wish to participate or
would like further information,
please contact [Name of contact
person] at [Email / phone].
_________________
[Address of the organisation and
online details (e.g. website, Facebook,
Twitter)]
[Insert the
name of the
project]
[Insert location
of project]
What are the objectives of the project?
 Improve the marine environment in the intervention area by reducing marine litter.
 Raise awareness of marine litter issues and reduce littering at sea.
 Improve understanding of the marine litter problem in the area.
Why should fishermen participate in the project?
 By collecting litter and returning it to the port, fishermen are protecting the marine environment and
fish stocks for the future.
 Collecting marine litter helps demonstrate to the community that fishermen are committed to
protecting the marine environment.
 [Name of the project] will support fishermen by ensuring that big bags and disposal of marine litter at
ports is provided free of charge.
What do fishermen need to do if they participate in the project?
 Contact [name of organisation or coordinator] you wish to participate in the project on [contact
details].
 Collect big bags to collect litter at the port or from [name of organisation or contact person].
 Collect the litter from nets in the big bags while fishing and store the litter in the big bags.
 Bring the litter ashore.
 Deposit the big bags at the port facilities.