Sun, 15 November 2015
Driftnets are killing 83% bycatch in a fishery targeting 2 species, according to Todd Steiner in a guest commentary in the Monterey Herald. The state government allows the use of driftnets because the pressure from the commercial fishing industry won't let them stop.
Listen to the podcast to find out the details and how many species are being killed that aren't the 2 targeted species.
Shop for the Ocean:
http://www.speakupforblue.com/shop
10 Ocean Tips to Conserve the Ocean:
http://www.speakupforblue.com/wordpress/sufb_optinpdf
Show Notes:
http://www.speakupforblue.com/session51
Direct download: sufbs51driftnetskillingmarinewildlifeincalifornia_1447645349.mp3
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