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Annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project

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Source: Island Free Press

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation conducts an annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project to remove derelict crab pots and other debris from coastal waters. The project employs local commercial captains and their crews to clear lost crab pots and abandoned gear from North Carolina's sounds, helping to reduce hazards for boaters, wildlife, and fishermen. The 2026 cleanup is scheduled for January

Status
Prospective
Sector
Commercial
Location
North Carolina, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Island Free Press

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The project “Annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Commercial sector, located in North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Island Free Press.

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation conducts an annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project to remove derelict crab pots and other debris from coastal waters. The project employs local commercial captains and their crews to clear lost crab pots and abandoned gear from North Carolina's sounds, helping to reduce hazards for boaters, wildlife, and fishermen. The 2026 cleanup is scheduled for January 1–31, with a separate cleanup window for the southeast region from March 1–15.

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Marine

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United States of America (USA)

State

North Carolina

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Island Free Press

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2025-11-15

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