New bins for unwanted fishing line and tackle are set to be installed along the Rockingham coast.
The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DCBA) 'Reel It In' campaign is aimed at reducing fishing waste in the marine environment.
Since the introduction of the bins at popular jetties, fishing platforms, traffic bridges and foreshores throughout the State, more than 14,000 hooks and sinkers, 10,000 bait bags and 83km of fishing line have been correctly disposed of in 'Reel It In' bins.
Environment Minister Stephen Dawson said discarded fishing line can have a significant impact on our wildlife.
"This has been recently highlighted with fishing line entanglements contributing to the deaths of two dolphins in the Swan River and a young dolphin which was repeatedly caught in fishing line in Mandurah," he said.
New bins will be installed in Shoalwater Islands Marine Park, at the Port Kennedy and Bent Street boat ramps, and at Mersey Point Jetty.
DBCA is looking for volunteers to help empty these bins.
Please contact the department at community@dbca.wa.gov.au to get involved.
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