Glossary

Passively fished waste is trash caught unintentionally by fishing gear left in water. Collecting it helps reduce ocean pollution, protect marine life, and supports recycling and sustainable fishing.

ALDFG is lost or abandoned fishing gear that harms marine life, adds plastic pollution, and damages habitats. Recycling and better gear design help protect oceans and support fishing communities.

Ghost fishing happens when lost nets keep trapping marine life, harming ecosystems and fish populations. Cleaning up and recycling gear helps protect oceans and supports sustainable fishing.

EMFAF funds sustainable maritime, fisheries, and aquaculture practices in the EU, promoting environmental care, economic growth, and food security with €6.1 billion from 2021-2027.

Ghost gear is lost fishing equipment that traps and harms marine life, damages reefs, and adds plastic pollution. Removing and recycling it helps protect oceans and supports healthy ecosystems.

MSFD Descriptor 10 targets marine litter, aiming to prevent harm to marine life and ecosystems by monitoring debris, microplastics, and impacts on species, supporting cleaner, healthier oceans.

Good Environmental Status means clean, balanced seas supporting diverse life, free from harmful pollution. It ensures oceans stay healthy and productive despite human activities.

The Barcelona Convention unites 22 Mediterranean countries to reduce pollution, protect marine life, and promote sustainable coastal development through cooperation and specific protocols.

The Subsidiarity Principle means local communities handle environmental issues first, ensuring solutions fit their needs. Higher authorities step in only if needed, promoting effective, sustainable action.