AP Environmental Scienceeasymcq1 pt
Bycatch is a problem in commercial fishing because
A.nontarget species are caught and killed
B.it increases the target catch
C.it makes fish healthier
D.it reduces fishing effort
Explanation
Core Concept
Trawls and longlines snare dolphins, turtles, and juvenile fish, wasting species the fishery never intended to harvest.
Correct Answer
Anontarget species are caught and killed
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