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Claim Text: Environmentalists face a hidden scourge in abandoned fishing nets that drift beneath the waves and blanket the ocean floor.
Simplified Text: Environmentalists face a hidden scourge in abandoned fishing nets
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: The author
Context Type: News Article
Subject Tags: Environmental
UUID: a11636fc-c81c-4eb2-84fc-f4c3d927f884
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Created: February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 15, 2026 at 3:03 PM (6 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/02/09/business/gravity-wave-conservation.html

Gravity Wave, a for-profit company, is tackling ocean waste by recycling discarded fishing nets into commercial products. They collect nets, partner with dive teams for retrieval, and use blockchain to certify environmental impact. The company has collected 1,400 tons of plastic and fishing nets to date.

Ocean Conservation Plastic Recycling Ghost Nets Environmental Sustainability Marine Life Circular Economy Gravity Wave

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