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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Source https://wedocs.unep.org/20.500.11822/8148
Last Updated January 25, 2023, 17:29 (UTC)
Created January 25, 2023, 17:29 (UTC)
GUID 916f52a9-b894-4f4b-859a-6bbff7f05086
Issued 2016-10-11T20:03:09Z
Language English
Modified 2022-10-17 18:31:11.765
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