Analysis Crews only report 6 of marine mammals caught in set

A new analysis by Oceana found crews in the California set gillnet fishery have severely underreported the number of seals and sea lions caught and killed or injured over the past 20 years. Researchers estimate fishing crews are reporting marine mammal bycatch just 6% of the time. Caitlynn Birch, Pacific marine scientist for Oceana, said it proves the need for government observers onboard the boats. ...

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