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
Ghost fishing has a serious impact on marine ecosystems.
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'.