Environmental inspectors are currently undertaking a cleanup operation in Chudskoye Lake, addressing the threat posed by abandoned fishing nets to aquatic life. According to Tartu Postimees, the initiative is part of an annual campaign to remove hazardous nets from the lake and its surrounding areas. Last year, over 800 nets were removed from Chudskoye Lake and its shores. To date, the total weight of fishing gear recovered from Chudskoye, Lammmi, and Pskov lakes has surpassed 1.4 tonnes. The work is particularly crucial given the declining populations of valuable fish species, including perch and zander, which have reached average and low levels. Synthetic materials used in the nets can trap fish for extended periods after they are discarded, resulting in significant negative impacts on fish numbers. The operation, scheduled to continue next week, will involve the Department of the Environment alongside professional and amateur fishermen, as well as cooperation partners from other government bodies. The focus remains on removing the nets from Chudskoye Lake. Topics: #nets #chudskoye #lake Post navigation Margus Kuusk ⟨⟩Young people deserve a proper stadium Fosforiit attracts foreign students to Estonia