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What is one of the direct consequences of ghost nets on marine animals?
What is one of the direct consequences of ghost nets on marine animals?
- Entanglement and injuries (correct)
- Enhanced swimming abilities
- Increased reproduction rates
- Improved hunting skills
Apart from catching fish, what other impact do ghost nets have on marine ecosystems?
Apart from catching fish, what other impact do ghost nets have on marine ecosystems?
- Increase in fish population
- Promotion of coral growth
- Harm to coral reefs (correct)
- Improvement in water quality
Why are ghost nets considered a monumental threat to marine life?
Why are ghost nets considered a monumental threat to marine life?
- Ghost nets are easily visible to marine animals
- Marine animals use ghost nets for shelter
- Hundreds of animals can be caught in a single net (correct)
- Ghost nets provide a source of food for marine animals
What is essential for exorcising ghost nets from the oceans?
What is essential for exorcising ghost nets from the oceans?
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What did a World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)-led mission in the Baltic Sea achieve in 2015?
What did a World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF)-led mission in the Baltic Sea achieve in 2015?
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How are many groups working to remove ghost nets collaborating with local fishers and governments?
How are many groups working to remove ghost nets collaborating with local fishers and governments?
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