Floating scarecrows and bird-shaped kites tested to keep seabirds out of Cornish fishing nets
A two-year study shows simple deterrents can sharply cut the number of razorbills and guillemots trapped underwater.
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Bird-shaped kites and a floating scarecrow are being tested to stop endangered seabirds from drowning in fishing nets. A two-year study shows such simple deterrents can slash the number of razorbills and guillemots trapped underwater.
An estimated 95,000 diving birds, including razorbills and guillemots, are accidentally caught in nets off European coasts every year.
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