Why can monofilament line be harmful?
Fishing line/Monofilament line can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. Much of the fishing line that ends up in the water gets there when someone’s fishing hook gets snagged on something underwater and the line breaks when pulled. Sometimes the line will rub against a sharp shell (like an oyster shell) and break. Large fish can sometimes pull hard enough to break lines. Sometimes fishing lines get caught in trees, or power lines and break off. Even fishing line that is thrown in the garbage can end up in the environment, by blowing out of the garbage can or landfill, or by being taken out by birds or animals. Many types of wildlife are harmed by discarded fishing line. They most frequently include birds, turtles, manatee, fish and dolphins; however these are not the only ones affected. Almost any animal can be entangled in line or will try to consume it.
