Quarter of world's commercial fishing lines lost or abandoned, study finds

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Researchers estimate more than a quarter of all commercial fishing lines are lost or discarded in the ocean each year, killing sea birds and other wildlife.

"By understanding where and why gear is lost, we can help target interventions to reduce fishing gear ending up in our oceans," Dr Hardesty said.

"An estimated 40.3 million people are employed in fisheries globally and the costs of replacing gear can add up quickly."Dr Eric Woehler from Birdlife Tasmania said he had seen the impact fishing gear had on wildlife.

 

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