LINEOUT is the latest Coleraine Borough Council anti-litter initiative in partnership with the Marine Conservation Society (MCS), aimed specifically at discarded and lost monofilament fishing line and tackle at some north coast harbours and ports.
Anglers will notice the new specially designed LINEOUT bins appearing at their favourite fishing spots at the following harbours (Portstewart, Portrush and Portballintrae) including some informal fishing marks at Portstewart Head, Ramore Head and the Blue Pool.
Council’s main initiative, lead by Environment Officer Jim Allen has many years experience in gathering marine debris, beach litter and studying the impacts on wildlife and humans alike…
Coleraine Times 07/05/2013. Read the article ‘End of the line for fishing litter’
