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Report on good practices to prevent and reduce marine plastic litter from fishing activities

Year of publication 2022

Place of publication Rome, Italy ; London, UK ;

Pages 95 p.

Author Giskes, I., Baziuk, J., Pragnell-Raasch, H., Perez Roda, A.

Publisher FAO ; International Maritime Organization (IMO) ;

Product type Book (stand-alone)

ISBN 978-92-5-135782-8

Synopsis (short abstract) Whilst conjecture remains regarding the quantity of abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) entering the ocean, ALDFG is recognised as the most harmful form of marine plastic litter irrespective of whether it has been intentionally discarded or accidentally lost – harming vulnerable species, damaging fragile habitats as well as creating navigational hazards and depleting fish stocks. In turn, if left unmanaged, ALDFG can threaten food security, livelihoods and human health. In order to determine good practices to manage and ultimately prevent ALDFG, it is essential to understand the context of the current situation including sources, drivers and impacts of ALDFG. Here, we provide an overview of the status of the fishing related marine plastic litter problem, specifically ALDFG or “ghost gear”, and situate its impact and contribution to the broader sea-based marine plastic litter issue. A key component to successfully manage ALDFG, is heeding lessons learned from existing projects that are in place around the world, acknowledging that management strategies vary significantly across geographies and their application locally must be considered with local circumstances/needs. Using the good practice categories identified by the Global Ghost Gear Initiative’s Best Practice Framework for the Management of Fishing Gear for Capture Fisheries, ten case studies are presented exemplifying key good practices for the prevention, mitigation and remediation of ALDFG. Based on the good practices identified from the case studies included and the broader global context of the ALDFG problem, this report provide recommendations of mechanisms that can be implemented by GloLitter participating countries and others aiming to prevent, mitigate and remediate fishing related marine plastic litter.

Last updated 31/05/2022

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Giskes, I., Baziuk, J., Pragnell-Raasch, H. and Perez Roda, A. 2022. Report on good practices to prevent and reduce marine plastic litter from fishing activities. Rome and London, FAO and IMO.


https://doi.org/10.4060/cb8665en

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