CEFR B2

bycatch

noun

Meaning

Marine animals or other organisms that are caught unintentionally in fishing gear while trying to catch a different species.

Examples

Dolphins and turtles are often caught as bycatch in fishing nets.
Reducing bycatch is a major goal for sustainable fishing practices.

Synonyms: unwanted catch, incidental catch, discards

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bycatch (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbaɪˌkætʃ/

Definition

Marine animals or other organisms that are caught unintentionally in fishing gear while trying to catch a different species.

Examples

Dolphins and turtles are often caught as bycatch in fishing nets.
Reducing bycatch is a major goal for sustainable fishing practices.
The study focused on minimizing the bycatch of endangered seabirds.

How to Use bycatch

bycatch of [species] (prepositional phrase): The unintentional capture of a specific type of animal or organism. — "The bycatch of sea turtles is a serious concern."
reduce bycatch (collocation): To lessen the amount of unintentionally caught animals. — "We are implementing new methods to reduce bycatch."
minimize bycatch (collocation): To make the amount of unintentionally caught animals as small as possible. — "The goal is to minimize bycatch without affecting the target catch."

Synonyms of bycatch

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Antonyms of bycatch

Words with the opposite meaning to bycatch:

target catch

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