Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk in their nets, and it could get worse

Florida shrimpers say they are catching space junk

Florida shrimpers claim they're catching rocket debris in their nets more often. Space experts say space companies do use the ocean to discard space debris, but they can't fully verify what they're catching is from rockets. Some experts are worried people will see more space debris when Starship starts to launch in Florida.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - Florida shrimpers say their nets are pulling up space debris more often. Experts say it's possible, and the problem could get worse.

‘The ocean is a dumping ground for space waste’

What we know:

Florida shrimpers on the Space Coast shared some recent photos from a shrimping trip with FOX 35 News.

A local captain who’s been on the water for decades thinks what his crew is catching could