Fig. 2: Photographs of abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing gear (dFAD) recoveries in Somalia.
From: Drifting fish aggregating devices in the Indian ocean impacts, management, and policy implications
This figure showcases various abandoned, lost, and discarded fishing aggregating devices (dFADs) recovered along the coast of Somalia. Top left image: displays a cluster of buoys and nets entangled with seaweed, washed ashore. Top right image: shows a large, dilapidated dFAD structure on the beach, illustrating the size and complexity of these devices. Bottom left image: features a small boat with recovered dFAD debris, highlighting the efforts of local fishers in collecting these abandoned gears. These images underscore the environmental impact of abandoned dFADs on Somali coastal ecosystems and the ongoing recovery efforts.
