Resources

The report analyses the material flows of fishing gear in the Autonomous Region of Madeira, in the context of tackling marine litter, particularly abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG). The study quantifies the types of gear used, the materials they are made of and the associated waste flows.
The report also makes recommendations for improving the collection, recycling and traceability of fishing gear.

This report analyses the life cycle of fishing gear in Ireland in order to assess its environmental impact and identify solutions for better waste management. It describes the different stages of the life cycle (manufacture, use and end of life), the main types of gear used by the Irish fleet and waste management channels in ports.

This report analyses the life cycle of fishing gear in Spain in order to assess its environmental impact and identify solutions for better waste management. It describes the different stages of the life cycle (manufacture, use and end of life), the main types of gear used by the spanish fleet and waste management channels in ports. The study focuses on the region of Galicia

This report analyses the life cycle of fishing gear in France in order to assess its environmental impact and identify solutions for better waste management. It describes the different stages of the life cycle (manufacture, use and end of life), the main types of gear used by the French fleet and waste management channels in ports. The study focuses on the region of Brittany