3. Fishing Nets (Ghost Nets)
One of the most haunting discoveries in ocean plastic is the so-called ghost net.
These abandoned or lost fishing nets drift silently, trapping fish, turtles, and even dolphins.
Ghost nets are uniquely destructive—they continue to ensnare marine life for years, long after they’re discarded.
Their invisible threat makes them one of the deadliest forms of ocean plastic.
WWF highlights how ghost gear devastates marine ecosystems globally.