Courtney Arthur, Ariana E. Sutton-Grier, Peter Murphy, Holly Bamford,
Out of sight but not out of mind: Harmful effects of derelict traps in
selected U.S. coastal waters, Marine Pollution Bulletin, Volume 86,
Issues 1?2, 15 September 2014, Pages 19-28, ISSN 0025-326X,
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2014.06.050.
(http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0025326X14004305)
Abstract: There is a paucity of data in the published literature on the
ecological and economic impacts of derelict fishing traps (DFTs) in
coastal ecosystems. We synthesized results from seven NOAA-funded trap
fisheries studies around the United States and determined that
DFT-caused losses to habitat and harvestable annual catch are pervasive,
persistent, and largely preventable. Based on this synthesis, we
identified key gaps to fill in order to better manage and prevent DFTs.
We conclude with suggestions for developing a U.S. DFT management
strategy including: (1) targeting studies to estimate mortality of
fishery stocks, (2) assessing the economic impacts of DFTs on fisheries,
(3) collaborating with the fishing industry to develop solutions to
ghost fishing, and (4) examining the regional context and challenges
resulting in DFTs to find effective policy solutions to manage, reduce,
and prevent gear loss.
Keywords: Marine debris; Derelict fishing gear; Fishery management;
Marine pollution

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