Marcus Eriksen
How Can Governments and Economies Prevent Ghost Gear?
Ingrid Giskes, Ocean Conservancy Plastics & Pollution
Ghost gear, or abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear, is one of the most prevalent forms of ocean plastic and is the single most harmful to aquatic life. It can also have a hugely damaging impact on people’s livelihoods: in some places, ghost gear can reduce fish stocks by as much as 30%.
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