Minimize Bycatch
The unintended catch of nontarget fish and other wildlife—which are often discarded dead or dying—is known as bycatch and is a persistent problem for fishery managers. Bycatch represents a massive waste of U.S. ocean resources.
Pew Recommends NOAA Withdraw Proposed Bycatch Rule
Learn MoreWaste Not, Want Not
Learn MoreRead stories about how actions such as improved commercial fishing techniques can help prevent catch of non-targeted animals, including turtles, dolphins, and many fish species.
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America’s ‘Founding Fish’ Need a Helping Hand
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This Fish Can Literally Blow Off Death
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The Need to Reduce Waste Drives Innovation in West Coast Fisheries
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We Can Do More to Reduce Wasted Catch, and Congress Can Help
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For This Fish, a Hole Is Home for the Holidays
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Local and Sustainable … Sushi?
Gulf of Mexico -
Rapid Reporting Helps Fishermen Reduce Bycatch, but the Law Lags Behind
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Atlantic Herring Management is Flawed
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5 Keys to Improving Ocean Health
All Regions
Spotlight on Mental Health
A Big-Picture Approach to Fisheries Management
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