A new guide published on Tuesday 7 October by the NGOs Seas At Risk, Ecologistas en Acción, Sciaena and BUND calls for urgent, science-based measures to reduce the bycatch of sensitive marine species such as dolphins, seabirds and sharks.
Bycatch, which varies according to the type of fishing gear and the area concerned, represent a threat to these species, according to these NGOs. While certain acoustic devices, such as ‘pingers’, repel porpoises, they can attract seals.
The NGOs...