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What is Bycatch?
Bycatch is the unintentional capture of marine life in fishing gear. It is one of the principal threats to marine biodiversity worldwide. Every year, at least 7.3 million tons or more of marine life are caught as bycatch. Read More
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More measures proposed by the U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service to change fishing gear and practices for reduc… https://t.co/0XGcyvF4dZ