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What specific phenomenon is referred to as 'ghost fishing' in marine ecology?

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1The ongoing entrapment and mortality of marine life caused by abandoned or lost fishing gear✓
2The destruction of benthic habitats due to deep-sea mineral dredging operations
3The natural accumulation of organic matter causing eutrophication in coastal waters
4The emission of toxic gases from polluted waters that drives fish away from coastlines

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The ongoing entrapment and mortality of marine life caused by abandoned or lost fishing gear

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