US Gets Rid Of High-Risk Fishing Equipment For Sharks
The use of wire leaders in tuna longlining represents high-risk to sharks which are unable to bite through it when they become hooked. The Western Pacific Fishery Management Council (WPFMC) has recommended prohibiting the use of this equipment, which is...
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