• Hundreds of thousands of marine animals are killed every year after becoming accidentally caught in commercial fishing nets. • Sharks, skates and rays are at particular risk, alongside turtles, seals, whales and dolphins, many of which are endangered.
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- Hundreds of thousands of marine animals die each year as a result of accidental capture in commercial fishing nets. The by‑catch problem disproportionately affects species such as sharks, skates, and rays, but also includes turtles, seals, whales, and dolphins-many of which are listed as endangered. The issue highlights the need for improved fishing practices and regulatory measures to reduce unintended harm to vulnerable marine populations.
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