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Winter scene in Hokkaido, Japan: A flock of Slaty-backed Gulls (Larus schisisogus) descends upon the quay, feasting on discarded dead starfish dumped by fishing trawlers


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Winter scene in Hokkaido, Japan: A flock of Slaty-backed Gulls (Larus schisisogus) descends upon the quay, feasting on discarded dead starfish dumped by fishing trawlers. The gulls, with their distinctive slate-gray backs and pink bills, eagerly scavenge for food amidst the chaos. This unfortunate bycatch, unintended catch of non-target species during fishing operations, highlights the environmental impact of industrial-scale fishing practices. The gulls, however, are not the only ones benefiting from this unwelcome bounty – other marine scavengers and predators also thrive on these discards, creating complex food webs and ecosystem dynamics.