New data show sizeable drop in numbers of wasted fish

New FAO analysis of global data for the last decade shows that on average some 7.3 million tonnes of fish are being thrown back to sea unused each year -- a decrease of about 12 million tonnes from FAO's previous estimate.

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Keywords: DISCARDS, WASTE, BYCATCH, SELECTIVITY, TRAWLING, BIODIVERSITY

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Related Topics: Ecosystem Issues, Destructive fishing practices, Ethical Issues, Waste management of fish and fish products, The ecosystem approach to fisheries management

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