Dolphins, turtles and birds don't have to die in fishing gear.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-01-fishing-synchrony-mutual-benefits-dolphins.html

Given this court ruling, and last year’s congressional action, both federal regulators and the lobster industry have time to gather more complete data to either demonstrate or dispel the dangers posed by fishing gear to right whales.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/06/21/opinion/editorials/whale-entanglement-data-lobster-rules/

In DeMings's yard, a piece of ruined fishing gear shows how the heat of the fire caused metal gear to melt.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/volunteer-firefighter-lost-home-fighting-to-save-others-1.6888797?cmp=rss

In fiscal 2021 (ended 1/2022), 44% of sales were hardlines such as sporting goods equipment, fitness equipment, golf equipment and hunting and fishing gear.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4569126-dicks-margins-unsustainable-air-pocket-ahead?source=feed_all_articles

It added that, in addition, the catch, fishing gear, vessel, or any other apparatus, or any combination of them, used in the commission of the offence may be forfeited to the Republic.

Source: https://www.ghanabusinessnews.com/2023/07/08/mp-calls-for-closing-of-gaps-in-fisheries-act-on-closed-season/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mp-calls-for-closing-of-gaps-in-fisheries-act-on-closed-season

It also found he was not wearing a personal locator beacon (PLB), and there were no effective barriers to separate him from the fishing gear on the vessel’s working deck.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23607274.lone-fisherman-fell-overboard-drowned-not-wearing-life-jacket/?ref=rss

NOAA estimates that over 80% of right whales have been entangled in fishing gear at least once, though their numbers are also dwindling because of ship strikes and low calving rates.

Source: https://www.centralmaine.com/2023/05/07/hope-vs-rope-will-technology-save-the-whales-and-maines-lobster-industry/

The local area has seen an increase in thefts these past few months with boating and fishing gear among the most popular items to go missing.

Source: https://www.camdencourier.com.au/story/8291643/squid-and-drummer-about-but-so-are-boat-and-fishing-gear-thieves/?src=rss

“This includes fishing gear and aquaculture equipment providers, cold chain suppliers, seafood processors, and market operators and exporters, many of whom are located outside the immediate project area.”

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/06/01/world-bank-approves-176-m-loan-for-phl-fisheries-project/