Been reading about so called 'ghost fishing' where crab pots are abandoned and kill massive amounts of fish unnecessarily over many years, impacting many species' population numbers. I'm up in Maine and not a lot is being done about discouraging this, what about in other states?
Abandoned crab pots littering water
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They made a big deal about them like 10 years ago and subsidized watermen to drag for them during the winter. Not sure if they still do. They’ve been around since the crab pot was invented. I don’t think they do the harm some claim. I actually think they’re beneficial until they rust away
Can't imagine they're very beneficial, all I've read is how they're depleting fish populations.
I still think they'd be an issue as they're disrupting the usual food chain/ecosystem which can't be good, and unnecessarily capturing and killing crab.
www.lafishblog.com
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What Are “Ghost Pots” & How Are They Killing The Marsh?
Ghost pots are the most efficient killers in the marsh. Read on to learn why they're so dangerous and how you can help remove them.
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Ghost Hunters: Recovering Lost & Abandoned Fishing Gear Saves Fish
Long after commercial fishers have pulled into dock, their lost and abandoned gear continues fishing – threatening marine wildlife and habitat. Join Conservancy scientists and partners as they find ways to end the impacts of “ghost fishing.”
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