One of the many environmental consequences of the fishing industry is the waste and broken gear that is often left in a boat’s wake- sometimes accidentally, sometimes not. Lobster traps break, ropes and nets tangle, plastic lines get snagged and are jettisoned, and, for many, this debris has long been seen as a necessary evil of the trade. This year, some New England fishermen have begun collecting the debris and using the waste to generate electricity. more…
