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Assessing Ecological and Economic Effects of Derelict Fishing Gear: a Guiding Framework
Jeffrey, Christopher F.G. Havens, Kirk J. Slacum, H. Ward Bilkovic, Donna Marie Zaveta, Danielle Scheld, Andrew M. Willard, Sean Evans, John D.
Jeffrey, Christopher F.G.
Havens, Kirk J.
Slacum, H. Ward
Bilkovic, Donna Marie
Zaveta, Danielle
Scheld, Andrew M.
Willard, Sean
Evans, John D.
Abstract
Developing standardized protocols to assess the ecological and socio-economic effects of marine debris – especially, derelict fishing gear – is critical for the protection of natural resources and for evaluating policies and programs designed to reduce and remove debris. This document outlines a Derelict Fishing Gear Assessment Framework to guide the development and implementation of derelict gear assessment, management and mitigation. The framework draws from techniques and protocols developed to assess derelict crab traps effects in the Chesapeake Bay and on past derelict gear assessments either conducted by or known to the framework authors. However, this framework is generalized and intended to be used by any stakeholder with a need to assess the status of derelict fishing gear and its economic and ecological effects on living resources, habitats, ecosystems, and local economies. It provides a generalized pathway and processes for assessing the effects of derelict fishing gear, and is flexible and scalable so that users of the framework can make informed decisions when data are limited, and can tailor it to satisfy their specific assessment goals and objectives if a full scale assessment is not required. The framework recommends best practices for each of five key elements.
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2016-10-07
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CCRM Research and Reports
Fisheries Science
Research and Technical Reports, marine debris, derelict fishing gear
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Virginia Institute of Marine Science