bycatch

• Nom désignant les animaux marins ou autres organismes capturés accidentellement dans les filets de pêche lors de la pêche d'une autre espèce cible.

A noun referring to marine animals or other sea creatures that are unintentionally caught in fishing nets while targeting a different species.

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1. Unwanted marine catchB2formal

   Fish or other marine animals that are unintentionally caught while fishing for a specific target species.

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   • The fishing industry is working to reduce bycatch of dolphins and sea turtles.
   • Bycatch often includes juvenile fish that have not yet reproduced.
   • New net designs help minimize the amount of bycatch in commercial fishing.