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Entanglements: Lost “ghost” Fishing Gear Just Keeps Fishing

What lies beneath your favorite ocean view may surprise you. Lost, abandoned, and discarded derelict fishing gear, such as nets, lines, lobster/crab/shrimp traps, buoys and other recreational and commercial fishing equipment finds its final resting place in the marine environment worldwide, including the Gulf of Maine.

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