Tackling Bycatch in U.S. Fisheries

Bycatch threatens the sustainability and resiliency of our local fishing communities, regional economies, and ocean ecosystems. NOAA Fisheries has a 40-year track record of collaborating with fishermen, academia, and our partners to address bycatch.

[@brianharding5618]

It will only get worse if bill HR200 passes. Draggers are killing everything in SoCo RI, leaving trails of dead fish everywhere.

[@syndican_]

This is sad this is still not implemented everywhere even in 2021

[@jessicawatson4065]

This feels like looking for the right way to do the wrong thing. The most effective way to protect our oceans is to not eat seafood.

[@jessicawatson4065]

The typewriter business no longer exists and neither does the horse drawn carriage business. The way to preserve jobs AND preserve our ecosystem is to adapt.

[@texaspipeliner9432]

Jessica Watson wow! I've always wondered about the thought process of you people.

[@DrJawsSharks]

Bycatch is the biggest problem for sharks in the US, and honestly, I usually avoid seafood for that reason. But it's a personal choice; fishing is a big economy and even bigger part of our culture. As long as people are AWARE of the connection between consumer decisions and bycatch, then either choice - seafood or no seafood - should be respected.

[@pauldegelder1]

Matthew Sampson what's more important to you? Finding a new job or your children or grandchildren bring dead because the ocean is dead. Priorities Matthew. Get some.

[@tf2colossal]

taste good lol

[@forbescrawford683]

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