Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear - UNEP Regional Seas Reports and Studies

G. Macfadyen, Tim Huntington, Rod Cappell, United Nations Environment Programme, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Publisher's Synopsis

Abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded fishing gear (ALDFG) is a problem that is increasingly of concern. This report, undertaken by the UNEP and FAO, reviews the magnitude and composition of the problem, and presents factors leading to ALDFG as well as their impacts. The report profiles measures already considered to stem the problem and includes a number of recommendations for future action.

Book information

ISBN:	9789251061961
Publisher:	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - FAO
Imprint:	Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Pub date:	30 Mar 2009
DEWEY:	363.7394
DEWEY edition:	22
Language:	English
Number of pages:	115
Weight:	-1g