Marine Plastic Litter in Fisheries and Disposal of Fisheries Waste

Abstract

Marine plastic litter affects not only the environment and marine ecosystems, but also fisheries, such as contamination concern for fish catches. There are several measures made by the Fisheries Agency, for example, 1) public announcement of “Guidelines for Promotion of Systematic Disposal of Fisheries Waste” in order to promote well-planned disposal of used fishing gear; 2) development of fishing gear made of environmentally friendly materials and recycling technologies for fishing gear; and 3) promotion of fisher’s activities to bring back marine litter, etc.