Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear

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Legal Aspects Of Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear

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Author : Hodgson, S.
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2022-01-05

Legal Aspects Of Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear written by Hodgson, S. and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-05 with Technology & Engineering categories.

The growing quantity of plastic waste in the marine environment including abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is a global problem. A particular feature of ALDFG is the potential of some gears to carry on fishing for many months or even years. The study examines legal responses to ALDFG in the context of marine fisheries. After discussing the nature of the problem of ALDFG and some of the reasons why fishing gear is abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded, the study examines the response of the international community to ALDFG. A key finding is that ALDFG is at the same time, a fishing issue, a navigation problem (of vessel source pollution) and an environmental problem with the resulting involvement of FAO, IMO and UNEP as well as the UN General Assembly. After examining potential legal approaches to the problem, the study then describes the basic legal and institutional arrangements in four case study jurisdictions that have adopted legal measures to address ALDFG, namely Australia, the European Union and its Member States, Norway and the USA finding once again the tripartite responsibility of fisheries, navigation and environment ministries/agencies. The inter-sectoral nature of ALDFG suggests the need for a collaborative and coordinated approach. While not all of the case study jurisdictions make use of all ten of the individual legal measures identified, the case studies also clearly show that ALDFG is a problem that is susceptible to a legal response at the national or regional level including through the use of extended producer responsibility schemes, various reporting requirements and gear standards. Legal tools to address the problem of ALDFG clearly exist. The extent to which some, or all, of them are necessary or appropriate in a given context at national, regional or global level is not ultimately a legal question but a political one.

Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear

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Author : Graeme Macfadyen
language : en
Publisher: Fao Fisheries and Aquaculture
Release Date : 2009

Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear written by Graeme Macfadyen and has been published by Fao Fisheries and Aquaculture this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Business & Economics categories.

Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is a problem that is increasingly of concern. This report, undertaken by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), 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. Factors leading to ALDFG as well as their impacts are presented. The report profiles measures already considered to stem the problem and includes a number of recommendations for future action.

Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear

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Author : Tim Huntington
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009

Abandoned Lost Or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear written by Tim Huntington and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Fish trap categories.

Reporting And Retrieval Of Lost Fishing Gear Recommendations For Developing Effective Programmes

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Author : Drinkwin, J.
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2022-01-13

Reporting And Retrieval Of Lost Fishing Gear Recommendations For Developing Effective Programmes written by Drinkwin, J. and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.

Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear, alternately known as ALDFG or ghost gear is the most harmful form of marine plastic litter for marine animals and habitats. It also can impede safe navigation, mars beaches and reefs, and causes economic losses to fisheries and other marine-dependent industries across the globe. While current estimates of the amount of ALDFG in the ocean are not available, a growing body of evidence has documented high rates of ALDFG in fisheries around the world, with coincident costs to fisheries, harm to the environment, and safety risks. Because most fishing gear has significant plastic components, the negative impacts from ALDFG also include less direct but longer term impacts associated with other plastic pollution and microplastics including negative effects on biota, water quality and even human health. Advancing solutions to ALDFG on a global scale has gained momentum with the efforts of the FAO, the United Nations Environmental Program (UNEP), and the IMO through their multilateral fora (COFI, UNEA and MEPC); the publication and endorsement of the Voluntary Guidelines for the Marking of Fishing Gear (VGMFG); the IMO action plan to address marine plastic litter from ships; the creation of the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI); and the establishment of the Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Pollution (GESAMP) Working Group 43. These efforts reflect the growing understanding that ALDFG is a considerable and damaging source of MPL in the ocean. With the publication of the VGMFG and the Best Practice Framework (BPF) for the management of fishing gear, there are now references for how to prevent loss of fishing gear and prevent harm from ALDFG. Focusing on two key recommendations of the VGMFG and the BPF, this report describes systems for fisher-led reporting and retrieval of lost fishing gear, identifies critical elements of successful programs, and recommends next steps for countries to develop successful programs.

Report Of The Technical Consultation On Marking Of Fishing Gear

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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2018-08-29

Report Of The Technical Consultation On Marking Of Fishing Gear written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-29 with Sports & Recreation categories.

This Technical Consultation stressed the need to monitor and retrieve abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), improve disposal of fish aggregative devices (FADs), and facilitate communication between different fishing fleets.

Report Of 2019 Fao Regional Workshops On Best Practices To Prevent And Reduce Abandoned Lost Or Discarded Fishing Gear In Collaboration With The Global Ghost Gear Initiative

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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2020-06-01

Report Of 2019 Fao Regional Workshops On Best Practices To Prevent And Reduce Abandoned Lost Or Discarded Fishing Gear In Collaboration With The Global Ghost Gear Initiative written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-01 with Technology & Engineering categories.

FAO in collaboration with the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), convened a series of regional workshops on Best Practices to Prevent and Reduce Abandoned, Lost and Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) between May and November 2019. The workshops which involved Government representatives, Regional Bodies, relevant intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, the fishing industry and other regional stakeholders covered the Southwest Pacific, Southeast Asia, West Africa, and South America and the Caribbean regions. Workshop participants reviewed existing measures for addressing fishing-related marine debris in particular ALDFG, considered best available information that supports further development of best practices for the management of fishing gear, discussed provisions required within international instruments and identify region-specific challenges, opportunities and priority needs. The main objective was to increase understanding and awareness of the Voluntary Guidelines for the Marking of Fishing Gear (VGMFG) and relevant best practice as outlined in the GGGI’s Best Practice Framework for the Management of Fishing Gear (BPF). The main output of the workshops were a set of recommendations to inform next steps to be taken towards the development of national action plans or strategies to align, as appropriate, policies, legislation, systems and operations to the provisions of the VGMFG and the BPF, which will support the implementation of regional action plans to address marine litter from sea-based activities, especially ALDFG.

Opportunities And Challenges In Reducing Abandoned Lost Or Discarded Fishing Gear

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Author : Rachel Jang
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2023

Opportunities And Challenges In Reducing Abandoned Lost Or Discarded Fishing Gear written by Rachel Jang and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023 with categories.

With oceans projected to carry more plastic pollution in volume than fish by 2050, various countries have stepped up clean-up, mitigation, and prevention efforts. Abandoned, lost, and/or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), which causes ghost fishing and other environmental harm, has been one of the most abundant and problematic types of plastic pollution to marine environments to date. One way to combat ALDFG is to develop a circular economy for marine plastics, and this study focuses on one world leader in this effort: Taiwan. By "following the plastic" through the circular economy, this study examines the effectiveness of Taiwan's state initiatives. Overall, this study finds that while the Taiwanese state has been responsive to civil society lobbying and includes extensive policies to mitigate and prevent ALDFG, current policies fail to include market linkages and incentives for recycling companies and businesses. This has caused bottlenecks in the movement of ALDFG through the circular economy system, namely in the costly, labor-intensive phases of sorting and cleaning retrieved ALDFG, ultimately preventing Taiwan from closing the circular economy loop.

Microplastics In Fisheries And Aquaculture

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Author : Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2018-11-09

Microplastics In Fisheries And Aquaculture written by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-09 with Nature categories.

An overview of the occurrence and effects of microplastics on aquatic organisms, with recommendations regarding seafood safety and security, environmental risk assessment approaches and targeted monitoring of microplastics in the environment.

Marine Anthropogenic Litter

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Author : Melanie Bergmann
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-06-01

Marine Anthropogenic Litter written by Melanie Bergmann and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-01 with Science categories.

This book describes how man-made litter, primarily plastic, has spread into the remotest parts of the oceans and covers all aspects of this pollution problem from the impacts on wildlife and human health to socio-economic and political issues. Marine litter is a prime threat to marine wildlife, habitats and food webs worldwide. The book illustrates how advanced technologies from deep-sea research, microbiology and mathematic modelling as well as classic beach litter counts by volunteers contributed to the broad awareness of marine litter as a problem of global significance. The authors summarise more than five decades of marine litter research, which receives growing attention after the recent discovery of great oceanic garbage patches and the ubiquity of microscopic plastic particles in marine organisms and habitats. In 16 chapters, authors from all over the world have created a universal view on the diverse field of marine litter pollution, the biological impacts, dedicated research activities, and the various national and international legislative efforts to combat this environmental problem. They recommend future research directions necessary for a comprehensive understanding of this environmental issue and the development of efficient management strategies. This book addresses scientists, and it provides a solid knowledge base for policy makers, NGOs, and the broader public.

Report On Good Practices To Prevent And Reduce Marine Plastic Litter From Fishing Activities

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Author : Giskes, I., Baziuk, J., Pragnell-Raasch, H., Perez Roda, A.
language : en
Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.
Release Date : 2022-03-18

Report On Good Practices To Prevent And Reduce Marine Plastic Litter From Fishing Activities written by Giskes, I., Baziuk, J., Pragnell-Raasch, H., Perez Roda, A. and has been published by Food & Agriculture Org. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-18 with Technology & Engineering categories.

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.