Ghost nets choke Anambas Islands

Ghost nets and plastic pollution are devastating the Anambas Islands in Indonesia, with campaigners highlighting the gap between regional pledges and enforcement. Devina Mariskova of Yayasan Anambas says the nets are often discarded by vessels from neighboring countries, leaving local communities to bear the cleanup burden. The crisis is worsening due to surging consumption and weak policy implementation, threatening marine ecosystems and coastal livelihoods.