A set of new onboard tools is making it easier and safer for fishing crews to release accidentally caught sharks and rays – a step forward in protecting vulnerable species while improving crew safety at sea….
“A quick release is essential to give these species a real chance of survival. But handling large sharks or mobulid rays can be tricky and dangerous,” said Jefferson Murua, AZTI researcher and lead author of the study. “That’s why we’ve worked closely with fishers throughout – from design to sea trials – to develop solutions that are both practical and safe.”
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