Saranya Raju*

Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan

*Corresponding Author: Saranya Raju, Graduate School of Fisheries and Environmental Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki, Japan.

Received: August 20, 2024; Published: September 30, 2024

Abstract

Introduction

The widespread adoption of plastic as a versatile and durable material has significantly eased everyday life. However, the global surge in plastic consumption has resulted in a substantial increase in plastic waste, particularly in marine ecosystems, posing a significant environmental challenge. The fishing industry notably contributes to marine plastic debris as abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG). It is also indicated as ghost nets or derelict fishing gear (DFG) which includes fishing equipment or its parts that are deliberately discarded, abandoned, or accidentally lost in marine ecosystems [1].

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Citation

Citation: Saranya Raju. “Impacts of Abandoned, Lost, or Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG)". Acta Scientific Veterinary Sciences 6.10 (2024): 44-46.

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Copyright: © 2024 Saranya Raju. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.