Lost or abandoned fishing nets, which float around in the sea, or come to rest on the seabed, are often referred to as ‘ghost’ fishing gear. “We found an accumulation of remnants of nylon ...
Dec. 12, 2024 — In an effort to conserve sensitive species of fish, some sport fishing is entirely catch-and-release, meaning that the fish are returned to the water once brought ashore.
impacting fish stocks through “ghost fishing” and posing a hazard to ships, according to a new report jointly produced by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and UN Environment ...