United States and International Authorities Applicable to Entanglement of Marine Mammals and Other Organisms in Lost or Discarded Fishing Gear and Other Debris

摘要

Entanglement in lost and discarded fishing gear, packing bands, and other debris may be causing the death of significant numbers of marine mammals, birds, turtles, fish, and other species in many parts of the world's oceans. This report describes and analyzes a wide range of U.S. laws and international agreements that possibly could be used to address the problem. It includes recommendations for actions to better define the nature and scope of the problem and to determine how best to resolve it.