DEL MAR (CNS) - Conservation organization WILDCOAST announced Wednesday it partnered with several state agencies to install a dedicated fishing gear receptacle at San Dieguito Lagoon to collect discarded gear. The installation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, California State Parks and the California Coastal Commission is in response to community concerns about trash left at the sensitive Marine Protected Area. San Dieguito Lagoon provides habitat for species like the California halibut and endangered birds such as the snowy plover and California least tern, while also allowing space for recreational opportunities. However, discarded fishing lines and hooks pose serious risks to wildlife, including injury and entanglement, WILDCOAST officials said. . . CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE