The KIIT Animal & Environmental Welfare Society (KAEWS) hosted a powerful screening of Ghost Nets: Silent Killers of the Ocean, a documentary that sheds light on the environmental and ecological impacts of abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing nets, commonly known as “ghost nets.” for its members.
The screening attracted over 150 attendees, including marine conservationists, and a panel discussion was held with experts in marine ecology, sustainable fishing practices, and environmental policy, providing the audience with deeper insights and actions that can be taken to combat this urgent issue.
Through stunning underwater footage and firsthand accounts from affected communities, the documentary uncovered the invisible threat ghost nets pose to marine ecosystems, trapping marine animals such as sea turtles, dolphins, and fish, and often leading to their death. Attendees left with a greater understanding of the problem and a renewed sense of responsibility toward ensuring that ghost nets are no longer allowed to silently devastate the ocean’s ecosystems.