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Drifting tuna gear creates risks for wildlife in protected marine areas

Drifting tuna gear creates risks for wildlife in protected marine areas
Phys.org Wednesday 24 June 2026, 23:20 UTC 1 min read
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An international study co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher has found that drifting devices used by the global tuna fishing industry are entering marine protected areas around the world, creating potential risks for wildlife and sensitive ocean habitats.

An international study co-authored by a University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researcher has found that drifting devices used by the global tuna fishing industry are entering marine protected areas around the world, creating potential risks for wildlife and sensitive ocean habitats.
a University of Hawaiʻi (ORG) Mānoa (LOCATION)
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