Cornish fishermen trial floating 'scarecrow' to reduce seabird bycatch
Researchers and local fishermen have developed a floating buoy with a rotating head to deter seabirds from diving into fishing nets. Trials showed the device reduced bird entanglement by 61 per cent, offering a practical solution to a global issue that claims thousands of seabirds in European waters each year.
Source: Cornwall Live
Cornwall
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