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Comprehensive Study: Fishing Gear Mechanisms, Impacts, and advancement of Sustainable Management Practices
Saima jan, Adil M. Rangraze, Zaheer Abass and Rinkesh N. Wanjari*
Abstract
Equipment or gadgets used for fishing are called fishing gear. The structure, materials, principles of capture, and operational techniques of fishing gears vary widely. There are many different types of fishing equipment devices that are made with various technologies and are operated in different ways. These tools have been roughly categorized in accordance with the FAO classification of fishing tools. Depending on the operation area and the behavior of the target fish, fishing gear comes in a variety of shapes, sizes, and compositions. The three main kinds of fishing gear technologies active gear, passive gear, and other were covered. Fishing equipment, which is essential to the fishing process, can have a direct effect on maritime environments and communities. The act of using fishing gear over which one has entirely lost control in order to continue catching fish is known as ghost fishing. Both active and passive fishing equipment can get caught up in bottom obstacles like wrecks and reefs and become lost as a result, but passive fishing equipment can also get lost due to harsh weather, accidental damage, being carried away by active fishing equipment, or by a vessel. Monitoring efforts and technological advancements can aid in addressing environmental concerns and developing eco-friendly fishing practices. Achieving a harmonious equilibrium between efficient fishing practices and responsible resource management is crucial for ensuring the long-term sustainability and well-being of marine and freshwater environments, as well as the prosperity of fishing communities.
Keywords
Fishing gear, Ghost fishing, Fishing tools, Active and passive Fishing gear
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Jan, S., Rangraze, A. M. Abass, Z. and Wanjari, R. N. 2023. Comprehensive Study: Fishing Gear Mechanisms, Impacts, and advancement of Sustainable Management Practices. Chronicle of Aquatic Science 1(7): 47-58. 
 
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