Services and information
What is ghost gear
Learn what causes abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear and the impacts on the marine environment.
Funded projects
Since 2020, $16.7 million in funding was distributed to support 49 projects.
Ghost Gear Fund
Information on the Ghost Gear Fund (formerly known as the Sustainable Fisheries Solutions and Support Contribution Program)
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.
Successes and results
Ghost Gear Fund successes and results to-date.
Canada’s oceans agenda
Combatting oceans plastics and marine litter is a priority for the Government of Canada.
Data on lost gear reporting
The latest data on mandatory lost gear reporting
Features
Resources to take action to fight climate change and protect the environment
Fish harvesters and authorized retrievers can report their previously lost or retrieved gear simply and efficiently online.
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