Ghost fishing

Ghost fishing

The accidental capture of aquatic organisms by fishing gear (usually gillnets, or traps, pots, etc. ) that has been lost or discarded into the sea and which continues to entangle or trap aquatic animals.

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Industry/Domain: Fishing
Category: Marine fishery
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