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Inside Fishing Gear Recovery & Marine Debris with “Ocean Garbage Fella” Fritz McGirr

January 31, 2026·51 min
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What happens to fishing gear when it’s lost at sea? And how does it impact whales, fisheries, and our oceans? In this episode, I’m joined by Fritz McGirr, a former touring percussionist turned marine biologist and self-proclaimed “ocean garbage fella.” Fritz works with the Center for Coastal Studies in Provincetown, Massachusetts, where he helps recover ghost gear (ALDFG: Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear). We talk about how derelict gear is located (from fisherman intel to...

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