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Ghost gear poses threat to Cornish marine life, says study

A new study has revealed that when interaction and entanglement risks were combined, 26% of all ghost gear items recorded posed a serious threat to marine life

By Undercurrent News | Sept. 6, 2016 10:10 BST
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A new study commissioned by World Animal Protection UK is the first ever assessment of how ghost fishing gear is affecting the coastline of Cornwall and posing a threat to marine life [...]

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