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Oceana works to reduce the accidental catch of non-target fish and wildlife in commercial fishing

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Oceana campaigns for science-based catch limits to prevent overfishing and ensure ocean abundance

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Responsible Fishing

Oceana runs campaigns to win policy change proven to increase abundance and biodiversity with a three-part strategy that includes: stopping overfishing through the establishment of science-based catch limits, reducing bycatch, or the incidental catch of non-targeted animals, and protecting important marine habitat.

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