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The MSC Fisheries Standard v3.0 comprehensively covers sustainability across various aspects. For instance, it provides detailed guidance on managing ghost gear—a pressing issue in fisheries. Ghost gear, comprised of lost, abandoned, or discarded fishing gear, poses a significant threat to marine ecosystems and fisheries sustainability. The standard outlines strategies such as prevention (e.g., marking gear, secure storage), gear retrieval protocols, education and awareness initiatives, technological innovations (e.g., biodegradable gear materials, gear tracking systems), regulatory measures, and stakeholder collaboration. These strategies represent just one aspect of the standard's multifaceted approach to sustainability.