Table 1
Debris disposal methods used by fishers (n¼427).
Debris disposal method Frequency Percentage (%)
Plastic bottles
Discharged into sea 160 37.5
Brought back to port 267 62.5
Batteries
Discharged into sea 91 21.3
Brought back to port 336 78.7
Metal cans
Discharged into sea 182 42.6
Brought back to port 245 57.4
Plastic bags
Discharged into sea 318 74.5
Brought back to port 109 25.5
Fishing nets/lines
Discharged into sea 117 27.4
Brought back to port 310 72.6