Minimize Bycatch

The unintended catch of nontarget fish and other wildlife—which are often discarded dead or dying—is known as bycatch and is a persistent problem for fishery managers. Bycatch represents a massive waste of U.S. ocean resources.

Read stories about how actions such as improved commercial fishing techniques can help prevent catch of non-targeted animals, including turtles, dolphins, and many fish species.

• America’s ‘Founding Fish’ Need a Helping Hand
  Mid Atlantic l New England

• This Fish Can Literally Blow Off Death
  Gulf of Mexico l South Atlantic

• The Need to Reduce Waste Drives Innovation in West Coast Fisheries
  Pacific

• We Can Do More to Reduce Wasted Catch, and Congress Can Help
  All Regions

• Holding On To the Trifecta Seafood Experience
  Caribbean

• For This Fish, a Hole Is Home for the Holidays
  Gulf of Mexico

• Local and Sustainable … Sushi?
  Gulf of Mexico

• Rapid Reporting Helps Fishermen Reduce Bycatch, but the Law Lags Behind
  All Regions

• Atlantic Herring Management is Flawed
  New England

• 5 Keys to Improving Ocean Health
  All Regions