 Seeking swordfish, catching dolphins and whales: EU pushes to rein in driftnets

Mongabay
Jul 8, 2026, 4:24 pm183 ptsTrendingTop
Driftnets, vertically hanging nets that drift with ocean currents and can stretch for kilometers, are used to catch large pelagic species such as swordfish and tuna. However, they have long drawn criticism from conservationists as they also capture and kill sharks, turtles, dolphins and other marine wildlife.…

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