CLEAN : Ghost fishing gear: the trash haunting ocean wildlife

The video discusses the issue of ghost fishing, where lost fishing gear continues to catch marine life, creating a 'circle of death.' This problem is prevalent globally, even in remote areas like 1000 miles off the coast of South Africa. The video highlights the impact of lost gear on marine ecosystems, as evidenced by findings from underwater drones that reveal remnants of the fishing industry.

What is the 'circle of death' in the context of lost fishing gear?

• A method of fishing that is sustainable

• A process where trapped fish attract more animals, leading to more deaths

• A type of fishing gear that is biodegradable

• A cycle where lost gear is recycled by the ocean

Where is lost fishing gear found according to the video?

• Only in polluted waters

• Everywhere, even in remote ocean areas

• In specific fishing zones

• Only near coastal areas

What does the discovery of lost fishing gear in remote areas indicate?

• Fishing is limited to coastal regions

• Fishing activities are widespread across the oceans

• Fishing is not a significant industry

• Fishing gear is always retrieved after use

What does the presence of overgrown marine life on lost gear suggest?

• The gear is biodegradable

• The gear is new and recently lost

• The gear is not harmful to marine life

• The gear has been in the water for a long time

What kind of remnants of the fishing industry are found underwater?

• Only biodegradable materials

• Ropes, nets, and complete traps

• Only large fishing nets

• Only small pieces of plastic