Vietnam Fishers Lose Over $3,400 Annually Due to Plastic Pollution
A recent study in Vietnam reveals that small-scale fishers are losing an average of $3,421 per vessel annually due to plastic pollution, impacting their income by 10-25% through reduced catch and damaged gear. Fishers expressed interest in participating in 'fishing for litter' programs.
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