resources
The GGGI has developed several resource and guidance documents, including our best practice frameworks for the management of fishing and aquaculture gear. These documents have been prepared by a global team experts on ghost gear prevention, recycling and removal.
Best Practice Frameworks
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GGGI Best Practice Framework for the Management of Fishing Gear (C-BPF)
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GGGI Best Practice Framework for the Management of Aquaculture Gear (A-BPF)
Annual Reports
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GGGI Annual Report 2025
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GGGI Annual Report 2024
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GGGI Annual Report 2023
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GGGI Annual Report 2022
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GGGI Annual Report 2021
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GGGI Annual Report 2020
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GGGI Annual Report 2019
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GGGI Annual Report 2018
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GGGI Annual Report 2017
Summary + Fact Sheets
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End Plastic Pollution Towards an International Legally Binding Instrument
GGGI, Ocean Conservancy
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Information Paper to Support Negotiations in Preparation for UNEA 5.2
GGGI, Ocean Conservancy
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North American Net Collection Initiative
GGGI
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Ghost Gear Legislation Analysis
GGGI, WWF, Ocean Outcomes, Ocean Conservancy
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Effective Ghost Gear Solutions
GGGI, Ocean Conservancy, WWF
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Methods to Locate Derelict Fishing Gear Marine Waters
GGGI, Natural Resources Consultants
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Urban Ocean Cities and Ghost Gear
GGGI, Urban Ocean
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Pacific Island FAD Project Summary
GGGI, World Animal Protection, NRC, Fisheries Department of Vanuatu, Kingdom of Belgium
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Indonesian Gear Marking Project Summary
GGGI, World Animal Protection, Kementerian Kelautan Dan Perikanan
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BC Ghost Gear Workshop Report
GGGI
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Best Practice Framework Overview
GGGI
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Best Practice Framework Traps and Pots
GGGI
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Best Practice Framework FADs
GGGI
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Approaches to the Collection and Recycling of End of Life Fishing Gear
GGGI, World Animal Protection
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ASC/GGGI Aquaculture Gear Management Infographic
ASC, GGGI
Other Useful Documents
The documents below are owned by their respective creators, and are shared here with permission from their respective owners.
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Tackling Ghost Gear: Research on Solutions for the State of Harbour Waste Management in the UK
Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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Report to Congress - Sources and Impacts of Derelict Fishing Gear
NOAA, Natural Resources Consultants, Abt Associates
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Puget Sound Lost Shellfish Pot Prevention Plan
GGGI, Natural Resources Consultants, Northwest Straits Foundation
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Compendium for the Marking of Fishing Gear in the APEC Region
APEC, GGGI, Ocean Conservancy
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Managing Abandoned, Lost, or Discarded Fishing Gear and Aquaculture Equipment
APEC, GGGI, Ocean Conservancy
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Methods to Locate and Remove Lost Fishing Gear from Marine Waters
Natural Resources Consultants, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Ghost Gear Education Guide and Activity Book
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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Report on Good Practices to Prevent and Reduce Marine Plastic Litter From Fishing Activites
FAO, GloLitter, GGGI
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Position Paper - EPR for Ghost Gear
IUCN, Searious Business, GGGI, UNEP, Ellen MacArthur Foundation
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Voluntary Guidelines on the Marking of Fishing Gear
FAO
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Marine Litter Impacts on Wildlife in South Korea
Our Sea of East Asia Network (OSEAN)
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Creating Business Opportunities From Waste Fishing Nets
Blue Circular Economy
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Abandoned, Lost or Otherwise Discarded Fishing Gear
Myanmar Ocean Project
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Regional ALDFG Workshop Report 2019
FAO
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Net Cuttings Best Practices and Report
KIMO
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Supporting Vietnam in the Fight against Ocean Plastic Pollution
Ocean Conservancy
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