Services and information
What is ghost gear
Learn what causes abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear and the impacts on the marine environment.
Report lost or retrieved gear
A mandatory requirement for fish harvesters and authorized retrievers.
Ghost Gear Fund
Information on the Ghost Gear Fund (formerly known as the Sustainable Fisheries Solutions and Retrieval Support Contribution Program).
Funded Projects
Map and descriptions of projects the Ghost Gear Fund has supported.
Successes and results
Ghost Gear Fund successes and results to-date.
Data on lost gear reporting
The latest data on mandatory lost gear reporting.
Information for the fishing industry and stakeholders
Information on mandatory reporting requirements for commercial fish harvesters.
International initiatives
Canada’s participation in international organizations and the commitments we’ve made to address ghost gear.
Features
Resources to take action to fight climate change and protect the environment.
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