Marine debris has detrimental environmental and economical effects on the fishing industry.
Debris damages vessels, nets, and turtle excluder devices, as well as habitat. The ethnic diversity within the fishing industry causes not only a language barrier but cultural difference regarding environmental preservation. This program will be developed through a network of commercial fishermen to ensure its accuracy and accountability. Various fishing organizations around the Gulf will be asked to assist in the distribution of materials. The products will also be translated into other languages such as Spanish and Vietnamese.