Tangled Seas: A Snapshot of Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in South Asia

doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/40362

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Tangled Seas: A Snapshot of Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in South Asia

dc.contributor.author	World Bank
dc.date.accessioned	2023-09-18T18:01:52Z
dc.date.available	2023-09-18T18:01:52Z
dc.date.issued	2023-09-18
dc.description.abstract	In recent years, marine plastic pollution has emerged as a significant global issue. At the global level, it is estimated that 80 percent of all plastic pollution found in the marine environment originates from land-based sources and the remaining 20 percent from marine sources. Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), colloquially known as ghost gear, contribute significantly to plastic pollution in the ocean. Estimates of the contribution to ALDFG vary based on model and estimation techniques employed, and gear loss and impacts also vary by gear type. The physical impacts of ALDFG are well-documented and not only include entanglement and capture but also ingestion. Abandoned, lost, or otherwise discarded fishing gear, as with other marine plastic pollution, can travel long distances via winds and ocean currents before sinking, accumulating along shorelines, or converging in large plastic patches in the oceans, such as the one in the Bay of Bengal Large Marine Ecosystem (BoBLME). The problem of ALDFG is global, though it varies in nature from location to location and is dependent on various factors. The lack of comprehensive monitoring makes it difficult to determine the extent of plastic pollution from fishing vessels, namely fishing gear. The first step requires the development of measurement systems and national baseline assessments to identify gaps and interventions. These interventions may take various forms, from enabling the substitutability of gear materials, to valorizing waste materials and providing better waste management systems to incentivize behavioral change. While such interventions present significant challenges, there is a critical need to inform policy development and provide institutional and investment recommendations to minimize the stream of plastic waste from fishing and fishing-related activities.	en
dc.identifier	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099712409182331832/IDU01c8db2110c4b90433d0837c0d714c942c8df
dc.identifier.doi	10.1596/40362
dc.identifier.uri	https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/40362
dc.language	English
dc.language.iso	en_US
dc.publisher	Washington, DC: World Bank
dc.rights	CC BY-NC 3.0 IGO
dc.rights.holder	World Bank
dc.rights.uri	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/igo
dc.subject	MARINE PLASTIC POLLUTION
dc.subject	PLASTIC WASTE
dc.subject	ALDFG
dc.subject	FISHING GEAR
dc.title	Tangled Seas	en
dc.title.subtitle	A Snapshot of Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in South Asia	en
dc.type	Report
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okr.crossref.title	Tangled Seas: A Snapshot of Abandoned, Lost, or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear in South Asia
okr.date.disclosure	2023-09-18
okr.date.lastmodified	2023-09-18T00:00:00Z	en
okr.doctype	Economic & Sector Work
okr.doctype	Economic & Sector Work::Other Environmental Study
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okr.identifier.doi	http://dx.doi.org/10.1596/40362
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okr.pdfurl	http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099712409182331832/pdf/IDU01c8db2110c4b90433d0837c0d714c942c8df.pdf	en
okr.region.geographical	South Asia
okr.topic	Environment::Marine Environment
okr.topic	Environment::Persistent Organic Pollutants
okr.topic	Environment::Pollution Management & Control
okr.unit	EAP ENR PM 2 (SEAE2)