Published on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 at 1:06:14 PM
The City of Albany have partnered with Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) and West Australian Seabird Rescue Albany to provide free Reel it in Bins at fishing sites across Albany.
Since 1 January 2020 over 50 seabirds and waterbirds have been rescued or attempted to be rescued in and around Albany after becoming tangled in excess fishing line and tackle.
To reduce the amount of discarded fishing line and tackle and decrease the amount of birds getting entangled, the City with the WA Seabird Rescue and DBCA are installing Reel it in Bins at 6 locations.
Department of Transport will also be installing 6 bins on their jetties at Emu Point and Albany Foreshore.
Emu Point and Lower King will receive two bins with further bins to be installed at Elizabeth Street Jetty, Lower Kalgan Bridge, Princess Royal Sailing Club and Albany Marina.
City of Albany Manager City Reserves Jacqui Freeman said the Reel it in Bins will offer fishers the ease and ability to discard excess line in an environmentally friendly manner.
“Protecting our environment and local wildlife is crucial to preserving our natural landscape especially within the marine environment where hooks and line have become a hazard for the wildlife we are so lucky to have in the Great Southern,” Ms Freeman said.
“Made from recycled material and designed to stand out, the Reel it in Bins will be easily identifiable by fishers and placed in areas where they adjust their rig or rebait their lines.
“If providing the Reel it in Bins helps to protect our native wildlife and give back to our local ecosystem then it is a big win for the community”.
City of Albany and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction will be installing the Reel it in Bins around Albany this month and ask the fishing community to discard fishing hooks and line responsibly.
More information about the Reel it in Bin campaign can be found at the River Guardians website.
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