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Bycatch has âshockingâ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals
Published 10 June 2026 ¡ europe
Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackle Thousands of Britainâs most charismatic and
Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackle Thousands of Britainâs most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed as âcollateral damageâ by fishing vessels every year, according to the first-ever analysis of bycatch data. The analysis, by the Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of voluntary conservation groups, reveals the devastating toll bycatch, the accidental capture and killing of non-target species by fishing vessels, is having on marine species. Continue reading...
Published: June 10, 2026 ⢠9:30 AM IST ¡ Updated: June 10, 2026 ⢠10:10 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Conservationists say cherished creatures such as whales, dolphins and seabirds are being killed in large numbers by fishing tackle Thousands of Britainâs most charismatic and protected marine wildlife, including whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals and seabirds are being killed as âcollateral damageâ by fishing vessels every year, according to the first-ever analysis of bycatch data.
The analysis, by the Wildlife and Countryside Link, a coalition of voluntary conservation groups, reveals the devastating toll bycatch, the accidental capture and killing of non-target species by fishing vessels, is having on marine species.
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