Sea Life News (17-16 Nov. 2020)

 

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Some sport fish are caught repeatedly, which may throw off population count

Date:

November 17, 2020

Source:

North Carolina State University

Summary:

A new study reports that, for several species of oceanic sport fish, individual fish that are caught, released and recaught are more likely to be caught again than scientists anticipated. The findings raise some interesting questions for policy makers tasked with preserving sustainable fisheries.