Cornish fishers use floating deterrents to reduce seabird bycatch
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Cornish fishers use floating deterrents to reduce seabird bycatch

3 hours ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Floating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their nets
A two-year study has found that using bird-shaped kites and floating buoys can reduce the number of razorbills and guillemots caught in fishing nets by up to 71%. These simple devices help keep diving birds away from gillnets, offering a practical way for the fishing industry to protect vulnerable seabird populations.
Source: The Guardian UK Cornwall
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