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Re:The great Pacific garbage patch is largely abandoned fish... by masklinn on Friday March 23, 2018 @09:06AM (#16657625)
So this is basically a shower drain hairs clog, except made up of fishing nets & lines?

I can believe that's heavy and hard work, hair clogs are already surprisingly difficult to get out & untangle (aside from being disgusting).

The tangle looks surprisingly clean though, are they mostly recent disposals?

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Re:The great Pacific garbage patch is largely abandoned fish... by anonymous5133 on Friday March 23, 2018 @01:16PM (#16660374)
It could be old. Rope doesnt break down quickly is why.
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Re:The great Pacific garbage patch is largely abandoned fish... by masklinn on Friday March 23, 2018 @02:03PM (#16660875)
It's more buildup on it I would be expecting.
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