Help Us Locate and Remove Ghost Gear from Our Waters
Have you lost or encountered ghost gear in the waters near Rhode Island?
Our new Ghost Gear Reporting Form gives you the opportunity to report ghost gear encountered in Rhode Island state waters, as well as surrounding federal waters. Commercial and recreational fishermen, as well as any other users of the water, may use this form to report specific locations of encountered ghost gear. Commercial and recreational fishermen can also report the location in which they have lost personal gear. Submissions can be kept anonymous or you can provide us with contact information if you would like us to return your lost gear if recovered.
Your input will help us determine target areas for removal survey efforts. Thank you for helping us keep RI’s waters clean and productive!