How many small whales, dolphins, and porpoises are fatally entangled in fishing nets each year?


Posted July 22nd, 2010 by admin 1 Comment »
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Hannah P asked:


How many small whales, dolphins, and porpoises are fatally entangled in fishing nets each year?

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If fishing spiders can go under the water, how close do they swim near people?


Posted May 14th, 2009 by admin 5 Comments »
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MonotonousBliss asked:


I read online that Fishing (or “Dock”) Spiders will sometimes swim below the surface to catch small fish. I have an incredibly bad phobia of spiders. Honestly, how close do they come to humans when swimming below the surface?

Also, while we’re on the topic, I plan on moving to Australia one day, a place reknown for their incredible wildlife, which includes a wide array of dangerous spiders. They’re disgusting, disgusting creatures. What are the chances of, say, finding a Huntsman Spider underneath the bedsheets on an average night in Australia lol?

Thank you!

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How could you reduce shark fatalities, related to net fishing?


Posted March 12th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
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summer asked:


I am trying to put together a paper on shark-safe fishing methods…. But I’m having trouble finding good sources! I’m attempting to find a cheap alternative to catch-all type nets.

Note- I am not talking about trying to make shark fishing illegal, I am just trying to reduce accidental deaths.

Any help would be great!

Even key words related to the subject would help!

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In what year did the Florida marine fishing regulations first come into action?


Posted February 25th, 2009 by admin 1 Comment »
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Matt M asked:


You could also help me by letting me know who the founder of the Florida Marine Fishing Regulations is. If you will, it would be a blessing.

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