by-catch

British

noun

unwanted fish and other sea animals caught in a fishing net along with the desired kind of fish

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Since 2019, by-catch quotas have been basically eliminated in Mexico, and inspections have plummeted.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

If wild-caught, is there minimal by-catch associated with it?

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2024

Balearic shearwaters are long-lived but Critically Endangered mainly because of declines driven by fisheries by-catch, as they can get caught on baited longline hooks and gill nets.

From Science Daily • Jan. 29, 2024

“When we see an increase in by-catch, we know it’s time to stop the harvest,” Higman said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 25, 2015

The group has also posted pictures of bleeding dying sharks, and of other by-catch - including two stingrays in the last week.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2014

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