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How fish are caught

Wild fish can be caught in a variety of different ways, from the traditional rod and line to traps and trawl nets large enough to capture a passenger airplane. Click here, or click the graphic on the right, for a guide to the most commonly used fishing methods, with a brief explanation of how they work and their environmental impacts.

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