Lost or Abandoned Fishing Gear (Background)

Educator's Guide to Marine Debris: SE and Gulf of Mexico.
Unit 3 of Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico

Introductory reading on the sources and impacts of derelict fishing gear.

The Educator's Guide to Marine Debris in the Southeast and Gulf of Mexico is designed for educators in both formal and informal education situations. It is a regional introduction to three main categories of marine debris: litter; derelict or abandoned boats; and lost or abandoned commercial and recreational fishing gear. It is appropriate for grades 5-8.

Lesson Plans
Chapter3Background_LostOrAbandonedFishingGear_EducatorsGuideToTheSEandGOM_508.pdf
Special Categories:
Subject:
Language Arts, 
Social Studies, 
Earth Science, 
NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas:
Audience:
Grade 3-5, 
Grade 6-8, 
Informal, 
Marine Debris Topics:
Types and Sources, 
Impacts, 
Solutions, 
Last updated Thu, 04/25/2024 - 11:19