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 ===== Ghost Fishing =====
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 Ghost fishing refers to the phenomenon where lost, abandoned, or discarded fishing gear (often called **"ghost gear"**) continues to catch and kill marine organisms long after it has been left behind. Here are some key aspects and impacts of ghost fishing:
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 ==== Types of Gear Involved ====
-  * **Nets**: Gillnets, trawl nets, and seines can trap fish, crustaceans, and other marine life as they continue to drift or remain anchored on the seabed.
+  * **Nets**: Gillnets, trawl nets, and seines can trap fish, crustaceans, and other marine life as they drift or remain anchored on the seabed.
-  * **Lines**: Longlines, trotlines, and even recreational fishing lines can snag and entangle marine species.
+  * **Lines**: Longlines, trotlines, and recreational fishing lines can snag and entangle marine species.
-  * **Traps and Pots**: Especially for crab and lobster, these can continue to capture animals without being retrieved.
+  * **Traps and Pots**: Especially for crabs and lobster, these can continue to capture animals without being retrieved.
 ==== Environmental and Biological Impacts ====