Monofilament line is another name for, high-density, single-strand, 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

Did you know that a large percentage of animal rescues are the result of entanglement in monofilament line? Every five manatee rescues is a result of entanglement in fishing line. In a five year period, 163 turtles, 35 dolphins, and countless birds and fish were found entangled in monofilament line.  There is something that you can do to help. Pinellas County sponsors a Monofilament Recycling and Recovery Program (MRRP). You can get involved--the simplest way is to deposit your used fishing line in the MRRP bins located in numerous areas of Pinellas County as well as in boat and tackle shops

Pinellas County is proud to be part of this worthy program, but we need your help. If you have some time and want to help protect these marine animals, we have a job for you! Volunteers are needed to collect the monofilament line from various areas in the County. If you’re interested and want to find out more, please call us at (727 582-2658) or email me at hhammers@pinellascounty.org

Additional Resources
http://www.fishinglinerecycling.org/