Escape hatches on lobster pots protect marine life
Fishermen on the East Yorkshire coast have redesigned lobster pots with escape hatches to allow non-target marine species to escape, reducing bycatch and protecting marine life. The change helps minimize harm to young lobsters, fish, and other wildlife, supporting both conservation efforts and the long-term sustainability of the fishing industry. Conservation groups and local fishermen are working together to address bycatch, though calls for stronger government action continue.
Lobster pots on the East Yorkshire coast now have escape hatches that let young lobsters, fish, and other marine life escape, reducing bycatch.
This change helps protect marine ecosystems and supports the long-term sustainability of the fishing industry by reducing unintended harm to non-target species.
It shows how local fishing communities and conservation groups can work together to find practical solutions that benefit both the environment and livelihoods.
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