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Greenpeace longline report highlights shark bycatch and severe fishery depletion

Greenpeace’s report reveals serious issues with Taiwanese longlining fishing vessels in the North Pacific Ocean. The investigation found that three sharks are killed every hour, highlighting a concerning level of shark bycatch. The longlines used in these operations can stretch up to 100 kilometers with thousands of hooks, catching various marine animals indiscriminately. The report emphasizes the urgent need for better ocean protection, especially around the Emperor Seamounts, and calls for governments to support the Global Ocean Treaty to safeguard marine biodiversity.

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