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Bycatch has ‘shocking’ toll on British marine life, first-ever analysis reveals
A first-ever analysis reveals that thousands of protected marine species, including whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds, are being killed annually in the UK due to bycatch from fishing vessels. Conservationists highlight the 'shocking' toll of accidental capture and death caused by fishing tackle.
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