Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program
Palm Bay Bait and Tackle is a MRRP
Member.
Please bring your used monofilament line to our store for proper disposal.
Monofilament line is another name for single-strand,
high-density, nylon fishing line that is used on fishing reels and in the
manufacturing of fishing nets.
The Monofilament Recovery & Recycling Program (MRRP) is a
statewide effort to educate the public on the problems caused by monofilament
line left in the environment, to encourage recycling through a network of line
recycling bins and drop-off locations, and to conduct volunteer monofilament
line cleanup events.
Most monofilament is non-biodegradable - it lasts about 600 years. Because it is
thin and often clear, it is very difficult for birds and animals to see and they
can easily brush up against it and become entangled in it. Once entangled, they
may become injured, may drown, may become strangled, or may starve to death.
Many animals also ingest fishing line. One recovered sea turtle was found to
have consumed 590 feet of heavy-duty fishing line.
Monofilament line also injures people! Divers, swimmers and
boaters!
Learn more about MRRP
