Ten Animals Impacted by Ghost Gear

Lost and abandoned fishing gear, commonly known as “ghost gear,” is the most harmful form of marine debris to wildlife. Commonly made from modern plastics, such as nylon or polyethylene, fishing gear is designed to capture the seafood that ends up on our plates. No fisherman ever wants to lose their gear—it’s expensive, and the […]
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