Bycatch Flashcards
1
Q
What is bycatch?
A
The incidental capture of non-targeted species
2
Q
Name 3 animals that accidentally get caught in purse-sein nets and bottom trawling
A
- dolphins
- turtles
- sea birds
3
Q
What happens to the bycatch when caught?
A
Discarded overboard regardless of whether its dead or dying
4
Q
What is the overall result of bycatch?
A
Dramatic decline in many marine species
