Methodology for removing and preventing the abandonment of fishing gears at sea, including aquaculture nets.
The GHOST project (LIFE funded programme - 2013-2016) based on a study conducted
in the North Adriatic coastal areas, developed an operating handbook describing the methodology for a effective
prevention and mitigation of fishing and aquaculture gears lost at sea. The handbook contains methods and protocols for
the removal of abandoned gears, indications and best practises for fishing and aquaculture equipment and waste
management and guidelines for fisheries and aquaculture operators’ engagement. This handbook is designed for fishing
and aquaculture stakeholders, public and private institutions and environmental associations engaged in actions for the
protection of marine ecosystem from littering. The proposed methods are particularly suitable for shallow coastal areas,
and for discarded fishing and aquaculture gears of small size.
Likewise, the Global Ghost Gear Initiative (GGGI), a global initiative targeting the problem of lost, abandoned or otherwise discarded fishing
gear (ALDFG), published a report called "Effective Ghost Gear solutions", which
describes effective best practices
implemented around the world to address the problem in successful
projects; and identifies policy and practical steps needed to continue progress on reducing harm from ghost gear
worldwide.
Support measures
Support for waste management
