The Scourge of Ghost Lobster Traps: Abandoned Gear Still Killing Marine Life Off California’s Coast

Off the rugged coast of Santa Cruz Island, a team of divers suits up for a cold, deep mission: locating and removing a deadly ghost lobster trap left behind on the ocean floor. These abandoned traps don’t stop working once lost. They keep catching and killing marine life, from lobsters to fish to octopus, in a grim cycle known as “ghost fishing.” In this video, we dive into the eerie stillness of the Channel Islands' underwater world, follow the search through tangled kelp and rocky terrain, and witness the hard, hands-on effort it takes to haul one of these traps to the surface. It’s dirty work, but it’s vital to protect California’s coastal ecosystems.

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