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Portuguese fishermen pull their net out of the sea onto the beach near Lisbon, 1 October, 2014

Video. Ghost fishing gear: Trackers and robots help clean up Portugal's seas

Updated: 22/04/2026 - 10:28 GMT+2

The NETTAG+ project, funded by the European Union, aims to combat fishing waste and mitigate its effects on marine life.

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