The fight to stop animals dying in fishing nets
Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.
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Thousands of sea mammals and birds are killed as a result of fishing nets every year.
Devon Wildlife Trust reports that thousands of marine animals are accidentally killed in commercial fishing nets annually, with over 10,000 seabirds, 1,000 whales and dolphins, and hundreds of seals affected each year in the UK.
A report from Wildlife and Countryside Link reveals that over 10,000 seabirds, 1,000 whales and dolphins, and hundreds of seals die each year in UK waters due to accidental capture in fishing gear, highlighting the urgent need to address bycatch.
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