: the portion of a commercial fishing catch that consists of marine animals caught unintentionally
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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.
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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
Many sharks end up as bycatch when long lines and gill nets unintentionally catch them.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 28 June 2024
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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
Many sharks end up as bycatch when long lines and gill nets unintentionally catch them.
—Amy Chillag, CNN, 28 June 2024
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“Bycatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bycatch. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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