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Out of sight but not out of mind: Harmful effects of derelict traps in selected U.S. coastal waters
2014
Arthur, Courtney | Sutton-Grier, Ariana E. | Murphy, Peter | Bamford, Holly
There is a paucity of data in the published literature on the ecological and economic impacts of derelict fishing traps (DFTs) in coastal ecosystems. We synthesized results from seven NOAA-funded trap fisheries studies around the United States and determined that DFT-caused losses to habitat and harvestable annual catch are pervasive, persistent, and largely preventable. Based on this synthesis, we identified key gaps to fill in order to better manage and prevent DFTs. We conclude with suggestions for developing a U.S. DFT management strategy including: (1) targeting studies to estimate mortality of fishery stocks, (2) assessing the economic impacts of DFTs on fisheries, (3) collaborating with the fishing industry to develop solutions to ghost fishing, and (4) examining the regional context and challenges resulting in DFTs to find effective policy solutions to manage, reduce, and prevent gear loss.
Show more [+] Less [-]Fishery harbour manual on the prevention of pollution
1999
Sciortino, J. A. | Ravikumar, R.
[Report. IMO/FAP/UNESCO/WMO/WHO/IAEA/UN/UNEP Joint Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Pollution] | Rapport. Groupe Mixte d'Experts OMI/FAO/UNESCO/OMM/OMS/AIEA/ONU/PNUE Charge d'Etudier les Aspects Scientifiques de la Pollution des Mers. Sess. 26
1996
Report to the Congress on ocean pollution and offshore development | Rep. Congr. ocean pollut. offshore dev
1978
