Abandoned, Lost, and Discarded Fishing Gear (ALDFG) in the Caribbean: Challenges, Successes and Opportunities

Session 1: Tuesday, 18 February 2025 & 

Session 2: Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Times: Belize | 9:30 a.m. Jamaica | 10:30 a.m. EC & New York | 11:30 a.m.

You're invited to attend our new 2-part series on ALDFG in the Caribbean!

The first session will set the stage and provide background information on actions, including the development of the Caribbean Action Plan.

The second session will focus on the policy frameworks and the action plan. Attendees will have the opportunity to offer their input for refining and updating the document.

Abandoned, lost or discarded fishing gear (ALDFG), also known as ghost gear, refers to any gear used for fish harvesting that is no longer under the control of the harvester, regardless of the circumstances leading to such loss.

Main Presentations

Overview of Work Done by GGGI in the Caribbean

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Case Studies

Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute

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Introduction of the Caribbean Regional Action Plan

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ALDFG Policy Overview

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CRFM Ongoing ALDFG Projects and MOU with GGGI

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Caribbean Regional Action Plan – Deep Dive

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