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One of the most wasteful fishing practices is drift netting. A vast net with a fine mesh is cast over several kilometres of ocean, catching any marine creatures in its path, including rare species such as this sunfish. New Zealand has taken a lead in international moves to stop drift netting.
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by Roger Grace
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