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fish aggregating devices (FAD)
Coverage of fish aggregating devices (FAD) in the Nexus archive.
- Abandoned tuna fishing gear smashes corals, harms wildlife in marine refuges, study finds
Abandoned fish aggregating devices (FADs) used in tuna fishing are damaging coral reefs and harming wildlife, even within marine protected areas, according to a Canadian study. Researchers highlight potential solutions to make tuna fishing more sustainable.