bycatch

noun

by·catch ˈbī-ˌkach

-ˌkech

: the portion of a commercial fishing catch that consists of marine animals caught unintentionally

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Overfishing remains the greatest threat, with 26% of species globally targeted and most others caught as bycatch, contributing to alarming population declines. —

Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Through 161 interviews, a narrative emerged: once abundant, they were now relegated as mere bycatch, with a staggering 99.3% of respondents acknowledging their incidental capture. —

Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Steps have been taken to mitigate silky shark bycatch in industrial fisheries, but much remains to be done, especially in regions where they're still targeted by artisanal fleets. —

Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 22 Sep. 2024 This, plus their inclusion in bycatch — fish caught unintentionally in the fishing industry — as well as the growing market for shark meat, leads to the death of millions every year. —

Angela Posada-Swafford, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for bycatch