Abandoned fish farms in Greece are plaguing the coastline with marine debris; however, Healthy Seas is working to clean up some of the sites and raise awareness for support to tell the Greek government that fish farm owners should be responsible for cleaning up their sites once the business is done operating.
In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin dives into the critical issue of ghost farms—abandoned fish farms that are polluting our oceans. With over 150 sites identified in Greece alone, these ghost farms pose a significant threat to marine life and local communities.
Join us as we explore the efforts of organizations like Healthy Seas, which is working tirelessly to clean up these sites. We hear from Veronica Mikos, the executive director of Healthy Seas, who shares insights from their recent clean-up projects, including the shocking amount of debris they’ve encountered, such as polystyrene and fishing nets.
Discover the challenges of cleaning up ghost farms, the importance of policy enforcement, and how community involvement can lead to sustainable solutions. This episode highlights the need for accountability in the aquaculture industry and the responsibility of businesses to clean up after themselves.
Don't miss this eye-opening discussion about the impact of ghost farms on our oceans and what we can do to help.
Healthy Seas Podcast: https://www.speakupforblue.com/show/speak-up-for-the-ocean-blue/show-199/
YouTube Video from Healthy Seas: https://youtu.be/yu56xH8MQxg?si=--VsZQIK7fk3yhlO
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