Stellar Sea Lions (IMAGE)

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region

Stellar Sea Lions

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Steller sea lions sometimes become entangled in fishing nets set for other species. Powerful new techniques for mapping of ocean mixing zones help identify "hotspots of risk" where this is most likely, helping fishermen avoid unintended bycatch.

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Steve Woods

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CREDIT: Steve Woods

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