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.
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Pew Recommends NOAA Withdraw Proposed Bycatch Rule
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Waste 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?
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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