Ghosts nets can be found almost everywhere in Hong Kong. They are not only the marine rubbish in the sea but also the death traps threatening the survival of marine life by covering and smothering corals as well as entangling the fish and invertebrates. It was estimated that around 1,096 tonnes of marine life caught in ghost nets in Hong Kong waters in 2002-2003.

WWF Hong Kong considers that there is a strong need to protect our marine heritage by raising public awareness on the threats of our marine environment and encouraging public participation in marine conservation programmes.

Established in 1981, WWF Hong Kong works to ensure a better environment for our present and future generations in Hong Kong by the implementation of a wide range of focused conservation and education programmes.