Groups hunting for ‘ghost net’ near Hawaii

The transcript discusses a large ghost net floating near Hawaii, posing threats to marine life and boats. The net, which is 50 feet deep and 70 feet wide, has not been found as of January 18th. It may have collected up to 18 tons of plastic. Efforts are underway by ocean nonprofits to retrieve it before it sinks and harms reefs.

What is the size of the ghost net reported by Maori News?

• 50 feet long and 70 feet wide

• 60 feet long and 80 feet wide

• 30 feet long and 40 feet wide

• 40 feet long and 60 feet wide

What potential dangers does the ghost net pose?

• It could cause oil spills

• It might attract sharks

• It could ensnare whales and damage boats

• It might block shipping lanes

As of January 18th, where is the ghost net possibly located?

• Near the coast of Oahu

• In the waters of the Big Island

• In the area of Maui, Kahulawe, Lanai, and Molokai

• Off the coast of Kauai

How much plastic trash is the ghost net estimated to have collected?

• 15 tons

• 10 tons

• 18 tons

• 20 tons

What is the main concern if the ghost net sinks?

• It could harm the reefs

• It will be harder to locate

• It will attract more marine life

• It will become a permanent fixture in the ocean