bycatch

noun

by·catch ˈbī-ˌkach

-ˌkech

: the portion of a commercial fishing catch that consists of marine animals caught unintentionally

Examples of bycatch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web This, plus their inclusion in bycatch — fish caught unintentionally in the fishing industry — as well as the growing market for shark meat, leads to the death of millions every year. —

Angela Posada-Swafford, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2024 Many sharks end up as bycatch when long lines and gill nets unintentionally catch them. —

Amy Chillag, CNN, 28 June 2024 Certain destructive wild fishing techniques also kill a lot of non-targeted species, known as bycatch, threatening marine biodiversity. —

Frida Garza / Grist, Quartz, 17 June 2024 When asked about new efforts to address concerns about the uncounted bycatch, morbidity, and ecological impacts of the trawlers, Eric Deakin, CEO of Coastal Villages, seemed confident that their research would provide an accurate picture. —

Lucas E. Wright, USA TODAY, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for bycatch

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