The hidden consequences of catch-and-release sport fishing

The hidden consequences of catch-and-release sport fishing

Source: earth

12/13/2024

In an effort to protect sensitive fish species, many recreational fisheries have adopted catch-and-release practices, where fish are returned to the water after being caught.

However, excessive fishing pressure may influence the behavior of target species and jeopardize the sustainability of fisheries.

An international team of biologists, co-led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst and the University of South Florida, along with conservationists and industry partners in Seychelles, set out to determine if this is the case.

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