Understanding and Addressing Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG)

Edward, Loveson and Manas, H M and Divipala, Indira and Ramkumar, S (2024) Understanding and Addressing Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG). In: Training Manual on "Know Your Marine Biodiversity and Environment (MarBiE 1)". CMFRI Training Manual Series (42). ICAR- Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, pp. 145-148.

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Abstract

In the vast expanses of the world's oceans, a growing and formidable menace is adversely affecting the delicate balance of marine ecosystems—Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG). This threat, encompassing nets, lines, traps, and other synthetic equipment left unintentionally or intentionally in the ocean, has emerged as a silent crisis echoing the unintended consequences of industrialized fishing practices and the proliferation of non-biodegradable materials.

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