Gillnet Collection

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Bottlenose Dolphin playing with plastic bag underwater Date:

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Bottlenose Dolphin playing with plastic six-pack ring Date:

A Gill Net Used For Sockeye Salmon Fishing Stretches Towards The River From The Sandy Bank At Sunset With A Single Bird In Flight On The Shore Of The Kvichak River; Bristol Bay Alaska United States

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Cusk Eel swiming over deep sea garbage (composite image) Date:

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Northern Gannet head entangled in plastic six-pack ring Date:

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Boarfish with deep sea garbage (composite image) Date:

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gillnet fishing boat drives past set net buoys in Cook Inlet, southcentral Alaska
USA, Florida, Titusville, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Silhouette of flying ring-billed gull at sunrise. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Gillnets are a type of fishing net that has been used for centuries to catch fish in rivers, lakes, and oceans. These nets are designed to entangle the gills of fish as they swim through them, making it difficult for them to escape. While effective at catching large quantities of fish quickly, gillnets have come under scrutiny for their impact on marine ecosystems. The use of they can lead to overfishing and the depletion of certain fish populations. Additionally, these nets can unintentionally catch non-target species such as dolphins, sea turtles, and seabirds, leading to bycatch mortality. This has raised concerns about the sustainability and ethical implications of using gillnets in commercial fishing operations. Despite these drawbacks, some fishermen continue to rely on gillnets as a cost-effective method for catching fish. Efforts have been made to mitigate the negative impacts fishing through regulations and technology advancements such as acoustic alarms that deter marine mammals from getting caught in the nets. As we strive towards more sustainable fishing practices, finding alternatives to traditional gillnetting methods will be crucial in protecting our oceans and preserving marine biodiversity for future generations.