where predators like #penguins, #whales, #seals, and other animals feed,” says Bransome. “This hyper-concentrated fishing, in conjunction with climate change, is already having a negative impact on penguins in particular in the #Antarctic peninsula.”
The intensity and duration of fishing efforts is also a concern, says Bernard.
“I’ve noticed that in recent years the fishing season has pushed further into the winter because there isn’t a seasonal closure,” she says.
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