127 commercial fishing boats installed cameras, revealing sevenfold increase in dolphin captures, 3.5x rise in albatross interactions, and almost 50% increase in discarded fish.
New data reveals commercial fishing companies underreported dolphin, albatross, and fish catches prior to cameras on boats. With 127 vessels now equipped with cameras, dolphin captures increased sevenfold, albatross interactions rose 3.5 times, and fish discarded volume increased by nearly 50%. Greenpeace argues this supports the need for comprehensive cameras on boats programs.
April 14, 2024
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