The Impacts of Ghost Nets on Coral Reefs

Ghost nets are silently drifting through the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, snagging on coral reefs and entangling wildlife. Scientists in the Pacific Islands have observed ghost nets tumbling across expansive coral reef environments. They break, shade, and abrade coral, preventing them from healthy growth. These lost or abandoned fishing nets are a persistent threat that accumulate over time, but we know little about the damage nets inflict upon corals.

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Everything you need to know about ghost gear - MYANMAR OCEAN PROJECT

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The Impacts of Ghost Nets on Coral Reefs

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