Why are Ghost Nets a problem? LESSON

by Dynamic Earth Learning

Price: 500 points or $5 USD

Subjects: humanImpactsOnEarthSystems,ecology,biodiversityAndHumans,science,earthAndSpaceScience,lifeScience

Grades: 5,6,7,8,9

Description: Embedded video lesson on first slide! Then students answer 30 questions. This lesson provides an overview of ghost nets, which are fishing nets that have been lost or intentionally abandoned at sea. Students will learn about the negative effects of ghost nets on the ocean, such as ghost fishing, the dispersal of invasive species, and the damage to coral reefs. The lesson also covers the materials used to make ghost nets, statistics on their prevalence in the oceans, and how they end up in the ocean. Additionally, it presents potential solutions to address the issue, including recycling worn-out fishing nets, creating awareness, and making donations to marine conservation groups.