Green Warrior Class 5 Life Below Water

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

In the context of marine conservation, what does the term "Ghost Fishing" refer to?

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A Fish that have become extinct but are still seen by sailors.
B Catching fish in the middle of the night using glowing lights.
C Abandoned or lost fishing nets that continue to trap and kill marine life.
D A type of video game about underwater adventures.

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Answer: C. Abandoned or lost fishing nets that continue to trap and kill marine life.

Answer: (C)
Simple Explanation: "Ghost nets" are old nets left in the sea. Even though no humans are using them, they keep "fishing"—trapping turtles, dolphins, and fish who can't escape and eventually die.

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