Fishing, Bycatch, and the Battle for Marine Life

In this episode, we dive into one of the most pressing issues facing our oceans today: bycatch. As global fishing efforts intensify, thousands of non-target marine animals: sharks, sea turtles, dolphins, rays, and seabirds, are caught unintentionally in fishing gear. This accidental capture, known as bycatch, has become a silent killer of marine biodiversity. We examine how industrial fishing methods contribute to the issue, which species are most impacted, and what science and technology are doing to mitigate the damage.