Historically, our country has been a worldwide fishing power, with the largest fleet dedicated to this profession. Although this fleet has been declining gradually due to the establishment of the Exclusive Economic Zones (among other measures), the artisanal fleet that fishes along the coastline is currently composed of more than 10,000 vessels. However, like any other activity, it generates debris due to loss, breakage and wear of materials, and of fishing gear and utensils. This waste may cause direct or indirect damage to ecosystems, habitats and/or species in the short, medium or long term. Such damage can be more severe when it occurs in marine protected areas (MPAs), emblematic ecosystems (seagrass and coralligenous, ocean meadows, etc.), unique habitats, or endemic and/or threatened species.