Marine debris has a major impact on marine life - and not just the species that encounter debris while swimming. Derelict fishing nets can cause major damage to coral reefs as well. Here, the NOAA Marine Debris Team at Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument removes coral heads from a large conglomerate of nets, exhibiting just how treacherous nets like these can be for reefs. Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, partners and volunteers removed some 100,000 pounds of debris and derelict nets from the sanctuary this spring. That's a lot of trash!! But marine debris remains one of the biggest challenges to marine health worldwide. Interested in protecting coral reefs for the future? Join a cleanup near you and help keep nets like these off our reefs.