"Hey Water Sweepers, I need to talk to you about something that breaks my heart — and honestly, puts me and my pelican family in real danger every single day. Monofilament fishing line. It's clear, it's strong, it lasts 600 years, and it's EVERYWHERE in this lagoon. I've lost friends to this stuff. Let me show you what it really does."
Monofilament Fishing Line
The Invisible Killer in Our Waterways
Monofilament fishing line is one of the most dangerous forms of debris in Florida's waterways. It's nearly invisible underwater, incredibly strong, and takes up to 600 years to decompose. Every year, thousands of birds, sea turtles, manatees, dolphins, fish, and other wildlife are injured or killed by discarded mono — much of it from well-meaning anglers who simply didn't know what to do with it.