Stopping ghost gear

About this program

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) offers funding for projects aimed at combating ghost gear, abandoned fishing equipment that threatens marine life and ecosystems. This initiative focuses on prevention, removal, and advocacy for global policies to reduce ghost gear’s impact, with a notable achievement of removing 62 tons of gillnetting to protect the vaquita porpoise. While specific eligibility criteria are not provided, the opportunity is open to applicants interested in collaborating with fishers, governments, and industries to address this critical issue. There is no deadline or cost-sharing requirement for this grant.