Sunday, March 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m., Room 105, at Seafood Expo North America in Boston
How does ghost gear (lost or abandoned fishing gear) impact your supply chain and marine ecosystems? Ghost gear can lead to stock depletion, higher cost for fishers, disruptions in distribution, and increased wholesale prices. Join SFP and industry, fisheries, and conservation leaders as we examine risks to target and bycatch species, while highlighting practical solutions such as gear-retrieval programs, tracking technologies, and cross-sector collaboration. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how industry leaders can support ghost gear mitigation and strengthen long-term fishery resilience.
Panelists will include:
- Michael Cohen, International Seafood Sustainability Foundation
- Susan Inglis, Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation
- Ryan Lind, Blue Ocean Gear
- Laura Ludwig, Center for Coastal Studies
- Caitlin Townsend, Net Your Problem
- Emma Weed, Gulf of Maine Lobster Foundation
For more information, contact SFP Protecting Ocean Wildlife Manager Anne DiMonti at anne.dimonti@sustainablefish.org.
Registration is not required for this event, and you do not need a Conference badge to attend.
