noun
ghost fishing
Refers to the phenomenon where lost or abandoned fishing gear continues to catch and entangle marine life. Often used in environmental and fisheries contexts.
See also: ゴーストフィッシング
幽霊漁業は海洋生態系に深刻な影響を与える。
Ghost fishing has a serious impact on marine ecosystems.
放棄された漁網による幽霊漁業が問題になっている。
Ghost fishing caused by abandoned fishing nets has become a problem.
Synonymous loanword from English; 幽霊漁業 is the native Japanese term.
Compound of 幽霊 (ghost) and 漁業 (fishing), likely a calque of English 'ghost fishing'.