In addition, any information on the rates, locations, and seasonal variability of fishing gear loss in the North Pacific could provide data for populating debris movement models. The opportunistic collection of DFG samples at sea was also recommended as a feasible action that would aid in developing a typology of pelagic DFG. Until such time as pelagic DFG samples are obtained, further study of the characteristics of DFG recovered in nearshore waters or on beaches is warranted