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A small, hand-built fishing boat rests on a tropical shoreline, constructed from recovered polystyrene foam, plastic pollution, ghost fishing nets, and reclaimed driftwood collected during coastal clean-up efforts. By removing marine debris from the ocean and repurposing it into a functional vessel, local fishermen reduce shoreline pollution while supporting small-scale, low-impact fishing. This practical reuse of ocean waste demonstrates a direct link between plastic pollution removal and coastal conservation, where environmental clean-up activities contribute to sustainable livelihoods and long-term protection of fragile coastal ecosystems. Location Ko Lanta, Krabi province, Thailand.