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1 - Recover Your Line
Whenever possible retrieve and properly dispose of any monofilament line
that you encounter.
It is particularly important to take the time to remove monofilament
from the mangroves if it becomes tangled there after miscasting.
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2 - Volunteer
Participate in local beach and river cleanup events. Volunteer for agencies
that are actively sponsoring cleanups.
In Brevard County you can sponsor an outdoor
monofilament recycling bin and empty it of line on a monthly basis. Contact us for information.
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3 - Be Line Conscious
Be "Line Conscious" and consider the age of your line and its
strength.
Keep track of all line you use. Even tag ends cut from leaders can be
stored in a film canister. Cut an 'X' into the lid of the canister to
make it easy to poke the pieces of line through.
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4 - Recycle
Recycle monofilament fishing line at a local tackle
shop or an outdoor PVC recycling bin posted at boat ramps and piers.
If the tackle shop or charter boat business you visit does not have a recycling
bin encourage them to participate in the program.
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5 - Boat Safety Rules
If you fish from a boat make it a boat rule not
to throw any kind of plastic overboard and especially not monofilament
line.
Federal law prohibits the discharge of plastic
garbage into the ocean any where and any time.
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Not from Brevard County? You can learn how
to start a recycling program in your area by visiting the Florida
MRRP website: http://www.fishinglinerecycling.org/index.asp
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Scientists are just discovering the extent of monofilament damage to
wildlife. It is import to report all living and dead animals you observe
entangled in line or a net. In Florida, call the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
to report entangled wildlife!
1-888-404-FWCC
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Share your knowledge and concern about the issue with others.
"Encourage those around you to help out ...
Recover and recycle monofilament fishing line !
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