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New discard ban is a step towards healthier seas

Posted by: Eloise Munday, Posted on: 28 November 2014 - Categories: Discards Ban, Fishing

If you’re not part of the fishing industry, you might not have heard much about discards. However, you may have heard talk of fisherman throwing fish back into the ocean, after bringing up more than they are allowed to sell …

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