Sea lions and other animals can be injured or killed by lost or discarded fishing gear. (Tom Campbell/Marine Photobank) MONTEREY, CA. — About 136,000 dolphins, sea lions, seals and whales are caught in lost or discarded fishing nets each year – and the problem of so-called ghost gear is getting worse, according to a new report. Researchers […]
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