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Marine turtles are caught as bycatch by a variety of fisheries, and often drown in the nets or on the fishing lines. This leatherback turtle was caught in a tuna purse-seine net in the Atlantic Ocean.

New longline technology reduces marine turtle bycatch by 90%

Bycatch of leatherback and loggerhead turtles, both of which are endangered, on longlines can be drastically reduced by simply using a new kind of hook and bait.

Posted on 05 January 2004 | 0 comments | Read more

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