What Is Bycatch

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is bycatch?

• A) Organisms unintentionally killed during the harvesting of a different, desirable species
• B) The number of organisms caught in a trawl
• C) The number of organisms that can be harvested without impairing future generations
• D) The targeted organisms for a harvest

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Definitions:

Contracted

In general terms, it means entered into an agreement or reduced in size; in a medical context, it can refer to having caught or developed a disease.

Psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders, including their symptoms, causes, and treatment.

Anxious

Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, often about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.

Fearful

Experiencing fear, a primary emotional response to perceived threats or danger.