Bycatch is the name given to fish and other ocean animals that are unintentionally caught by fishing gear. Scientists and gear specialists from the University of New Hampshire are working with fishermen to test a new ‘selective’ fishing net. This fishing net, called a trawl, is compatible with ground fish regulations and would reduce the amount of bycatch while fishing for haddock.
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