Net found on Semaphore Beach
Dead fur seal found entangled by its head
AMWRRO receives reports from across Australia of ghost nets float at sea with dead marine animals seen entangled in them – but never has there been one retrieved along Adelaide’s metro beaches with dead marine mammals still entangled.
AMWRRO Crew attended Semaphore beach early this morning and retrieved a net spanning over 80sqm and weighing in at approximately 60kg. Unfortunately this net claimed at least one life that we know of – a young fur seal that was entangled by its head was removed from the net once back at AMWRRO.
This shocking find is a timely reminder of how sensitive our oceans are, especially when something as large as this is found floating around our sensitive coast lines. Several government departments were notified but were not interested in the net or other findings – of which can not be made public as yet.
If nets are found floating at sea please contact your local authority first before attempting to retrieve it from the ocean. These nets can carry hundreds of dead animals around the oceans and can weigh in at several hundred tons; any attempt to attach ghost nets to your recreational vessel can lead to catastrophe and is not recommended.
AMWRRO can also be contacted on 8262 5452 or by email @ info@amwrro.org.au
