bycatch
Alternative name(s): by-catch
| Definition | Source | References |
|---|---|---|
The incidental capture of non-target species. The portion of a commercial fishing catch that consists of marine animals caught unintentionally. |
Sustainable use assessment, Global assessment (1st work programme) | Merriam-Webster, 2015 |
The commercially undesirable species caught during a fishing process. |
Europe and Central Asia assessment, Americas assessment, Asia-Pacific assessment |