Although it is believed that the harbor porpoise population is not seriously in danger at present, incidental catch of the species in gillnets continues to be the primary threat throughout its range (Hammond et al...
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What is Bycatch?
The incidental capture and mortality of non-target animals resulting from fishing activity.
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February 26, 2014The Consortium for Wildlife Bycatch Reduction has won the 2013 Katerva Ecosystem Conservation Award!
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May 6, 2014 - May 9, 2014The ICES Expert Working Group meetings is taking place in New Bedford, Massacusetts, USA from May 6 to 9, 2014. Attendance at the meetings is open to members or by permission of the chairs.
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