Abandoned, Lost or otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear

This report reviews the magnitude and composition of ALDFG, and while noting that information is not comprehensive and does not allow for any global estimates, suggests that gillnets and fishing traps/pots may be the most common type of ALDFG, although netting fragments may also be common in some locations.

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Additional Info

Field	Value
Source	https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/13603
Author	Ecosystems Division
Maintainer	Ecosystems Division
Last Updated	January 25, 2023, 17:23 (UTC)
Created	January 25, 2023, 17:23 (UTC)
GUID	ee9eb92f-8286-4b09-9cd2-50499b2b0d38
Issued	2016-12-21T18:04:49Z
Language	English
Modified	2022-10-17 18:29:40.317
Publisher name	Ecosystems Division
Theme	Reports, Books and Booklets
data_type	document
spatial	Global