Lost or discarded fishing gear, known as 'ghost gear', is a major source of marine pollution in India.
A 2022 study in Kerala found that 21% of fishing gear is lost or discarded annually.
Lack of systematic tracking, retrieval, and recycling mechanisms exacerbates the environmental impact.
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01 — What / Thesis
Ghost gear pollution in India's Arabian Sea
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02 — Who / Subject
Fishing communities and researchers in India
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03 — Where / Locus
Arabian Sea, India
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04 — When / Temporality
2022-2026
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