Why is lost and abandoned fishing gear - so-called “ghost gear” - such a serious problem in the world’s oceans? Jill McKay, ...

When synthetic non-biodegradable fishing nets are lost, abandoned, or discarded at sea, they may continue to catch fish and other animals for a long period of time--a phenomenon is known as 'ghost ...

Discarded nets, lines and traps are a hazard to marine life and ecosystems around the world, but pioneering programs are tackling the problem creatively through education, prevention, ocean cleanups ...