The ghost net hunter: a Hong Kong diver’s quest to rid the oceans of a deadly killer

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Abandoned fishing nets, known as ghost nets, make up 10 per cent of all marine trash. Every year 640,00 tonnes (705,500 tons) of the nets enter the oceans, ensnaring wildlife and devastating marine ecosystems. Hong Kong diver Harry Chan has made it his life’s mission to fight ghost nets, and so far he and his team of volunteers have removed 60-70 tonnes of such debris from Hong Kong waters. “I have been tangled quite a few times,” Chan says, admitting that on a few occasions he almost got killed. “But some things, someone has to do it.”
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[@harrychan68]

I am Harry Chan, the ghost net hunter. Thank you for watching and your support. Please feel free to share the story to help spread the word and raise awareness.

[@amyz7088]

I just want to say, thank you so much for doing this!!!

[@harrychan68]

@@amyz7088 Thank you for your support to our teamwork and all-volunteer divers.

[@bonixsunday7925]

thank you sir, you’re such a great man

[@ali-uk6fo]

sir, if you are using motorized boats, please try to minimalize the use of them! there is a video on it, kzbin.info/www/bejne/eaPTnI2hrLmpq5I "Why the ocean is getting louder" and it is because of motorized boats! fish have evolved to become loud to commuincate over the sound of motorized boats; it is the equivalent of screaming just to talk to your friend! so please, kind sir; if you can, please use normal paddle boats~ thank you! and thank you for your many works!

[@lovealwaysmom]

Thank you for being you. I’m curious of what happens to the ghost nets after you retrieve them?

[@ricaroo4279]

This guy is so awesome I definitely give him respect.

[@Armyman721]

I got my open water training in Hong Kong years ago. I got caught on fishing net and had to cut myself free. I applaud everything you are doing here. Keep up the great work!!

[@alexh349]

You will get cancer due to swimming in China water

[@kookswirl2659]

Alex H that’s not true

[@alexh349]

@@kookswirl2659 An estimated 40% of Chinas soil is polluted with heavy metals. No one knows the real number because the CCP covers it up it is that bad.

[@anniekinsmishkamouse7575]

Fishing fleets should be held accountable. I have seen whales trapped by nets. It is wrong to abandon nets.

[@beepboopbeepp]

They fish according to demand, less consumtion is the most realistic way to force them to do less of this, otherwise they will just break the law and only few will be caught.

[@yourlocaltoad5102]

Beepboopbeep Forcing all nations to ban non-sustainable fish would be better.

[@yakoobjunior9631]

This man is a hero. Thank you so much for saving our precious environment 🙏🏻

[@czankxduites5479]

The moment from the city noise to the sound of the ocean waves, that is so cool.. You can really say, we can always find peace in nature

[@spirea7647]

huge respect for this man. I'm so glad there are still people like him in the world. it gives me hope

[@justyn1943]

People always say that they will try there best to help but in the end this is done by these hero’s of the ocean not us

[@PeakBusinessEquipment]

Thank you Harry Chan! I just recently became aware of the problem with ghost nets and it's great to see people like you making a difference!

[@alanvoong7495]

Excellent work for our natural environment! This story is so inspiring. Now, I want to learn how to dive and get my diving certification.

[@geetikamukhopadhyay6224]

Thank you you guys! You are true inspiration..

[@JoanLloyd-n3b]

Harry, I understand the feeling of satisfaction your work brings, and why your crusade is so important for all of us, especially for our friends on the reef who do not have a voice. Thank you.

[@keinshamrock9713]

Real hero

[@mayhum4079]

Can request big companies to provide these social responsibilities service so that more ppl can help not just a few.

[@alexhedar16]

Very inspiring 👌

[@selbihatamova]

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💜 Hary Chan you re hero 🦸🏻‍♂️

[@coolguy3848]

Respect you man❤❤❤

[@krzysztofkosowicz4835]

Great respect, thank You for your effort

[@rogerseunarine8812]

The worst part about this is that Selfless people are few and the world needs more of such people, excellent dedication in sacrifice for others.

[@alexitselentis7904]

People need to join and help, our oceans are the life of our planet our home, if our oceans die, we as a society die it's very simple, let's all start caring more about our oceans and all the importance t life found in them

[@roscokelky5972]

Great work Harry the future generations will remember you and your friends respect from New Zealand

[@malek4416]

Thanks man for your great job

[@TheSouFamily]

Hong Kong is definitely a BEAUTIFUL CITY,I've been living in this city for 20+ years.

[@ngscreator]

They are respectful

[@alexh349]

HE is respectfull

[@TheRacingShawn]

respect

[@MustafaMustafa-uy5xx]

Great man. Thank u sir. World would be better place if we could all think and care, like you.respect

[@liasusanto3c]

Awesome! Love this man for what he did..😘

[@1houroflove186]

2:08 Hidy was disappointed that Harry thought the two dived together _"a few times"_ Lol 🐠🐟🦀

[@katherinegoh7759]

Thankful for the existence of such a beautiful soul .

[@andyhandoyo797]

Respect

[@catchonk18]

It’s nice to see many Hong Kong ppl doing this,I’m happy,I wish I can do this but I can’t.-Akumu,from hk

[@XFalcone]

Half planet don't think about the ocean. This is sad. Human don't care about nothing, only about money.

[@DannDiez]

thanks you harry from the Philippines

[@Spacey7]

What a lovely man. I have to visit Japan one day, the rural areas. Shared 😊

[@shaun7057]

Except this is in China lol

[@raksh9]

Please feature more of these documentary films, this is great content.

[@nikolakisss6687]

Respect people and thank you.

[@vertie2090]

8:02 _most of the Hong Kong people do not care about the ocean._ Unfortunately, that's my observation too

[@jackshen5093]

Most of the humanity don’t care about ocean

[@giantman]

Well done sir, thank you.

[@jonathangallone6543]

I salute this man from the bottom of my heart! Mark his first words

[@khurinanurilfirdausy54]

May I cry... ? 😭

[@darrentan7716]

A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in

[@alexh349]

In China they die in their 40's from pollution and bad sanitation. There are no old people in China.

[@cryingblindeyes]

Is there a website for this guy and his crew? Like a place to donate so they can get better equipment, medical bills, food, etc?

[@andrewz1876]

"Hong Kong isn't a concrete city", *rocks crunching under boot* a sign of freedom from the concrete prison.

[@jackshen5093]

Where can I sign up

[@gshhock39]

How do I sign up ?

[@kenlee8176]

Awesome job!

[@GeorgeMartinus]

I give thumbs to this short doc cinematography.

[@lazygacha7323]

I honestly love his smile💕

[@AldoSalierno]

Amazing words, i love your attitude. Wish i could help...

[@kiranrajbhat9029]

True, I can relate to you.

[@JadoreLife]

Very inspiring

[@welingtonc6226]

inspiring | respect

[@XFalcone]

Respect👏👏👏

[@kricket8801]

Too bad the government doesn't have a recycle type system where you turn in old nets and get some.kind of reward or tax.cut.

[@RohitKumar-ve2mj]

Real Men! 👌👌👌

[@seekittycat]

As a fellow diver I always pick up whatever nets I can but never though to do it specifically. Going to do my best though being tangled was very scary. But yes, someone has to do it.

[@jfidelfrancisco6510]

Those nets can be used in containing the locust

[@amandalee1268]

👍🏿👏🏽😍u r doing a excellent service for the rest of us Humans n also the sea life

[@CKkkei]

7:25 ... hol up a second there... is that... the mountain trail behind my house? ... it is. I’ve been there a couple times, it’s quite difficult but the end result is rlly pretty. U can even take a boat back, and that makes it even better.

[@vale-id5rf]

I would love to do this but I can't swim

[@julioduan7130]

All human beings should do something to make this world better.

[@alexh349]

Chi-sneeze people arn't helping! All they do is pollute like they are trying to destroy everyone.

[@mannyperez9013]

"I LIKE HERRY HE'S CRAZY HE A CRAZY GUY"

[@talialee6364]

Hong Kongers can not be a part of mainland China! These people are amazing.

[@paddy696]

How can I help, ex diver but 76.

[@jazung]

Salute!

[@ww3k]

Hero

[@adamsatryawan9374]

Modern hero

[@kasperk679]

Hero.

[@cc-nb8om]

8 people don't like this why?

[@mxamiss5]

Asia has very little fisheries regulations and laws. Something needs to change. They need to catch up to the modern world.

[@jackalwill]

We all have to do our parts to save our Earth!

[@julielowyc8324]

👍👍👍🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏💪💪💪💞💞💞

[@lisaavery9729]

Great work 👍🌈

[@karebu2]

Bro there’s a bigger net over your country right now. Gotta cut that

[@cc-nb8om]

Cool guy

[@jackl2257]

Cool

[@warhammer8403]

CMOM SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST SHOW UR AUDIENCE WHATS HAPPENING IN USA

[@punishthewicked5845]

How about fishing for the nets and reward people for bringing it in but don’t reward with cash use incentives and reward with prizes like fishing gear and fishing trips from sponsers

[@ritadaniels3881]

What is this happening in the ocean now it this what the had been doing a this time here now Wow really.

[@ritadaniels3881]

Is this man gone crazy now and it’s he going to check out some things down in the ocean right here you looked at him see what they are looking for in ocean now like that you

[@samhuang3551]

He is the type of Hongkonger I like to see, not a bunch of teenagers protest for a nonsense reason.

[@ellysong91]

F

[@gloriaannalvarado1954]

#TheOceanIsSickFromAbuserMen that don't have balance!

[@misfitsmiami6777]

You dont make sense

[@kitty-rp7bg]

Amazing...😂😂

[@hortihorteae]

First

[@alexh349]

"I love the ocean" he sais that while inside an oil burning boat😂 People in China can't stop and think at all.

[@gotatoka8114]

Alex H so do you, and by the way it “said” not “sais”.

[@alexh349]

@@gotatoka8114 I DON'T GO IN OIL BURNING BOATS UNLES IT IS A CRUSE BUT ON CRUSE I CRY OVER CHOCOLATE AND GET FOOD POISIONING!!!

[@pingguerrero2007]

*noted*

[@internetexplorer7143]

Well what’s he going to do? Swim?

[@alexh349]

@@internetexplorer7143 Boats don't need to run on oil you know. They haven't run on oil untill the 1800's. You can get energy to the motor in other ways.

[@henriquefujikawa161]

F