California senators call for nationwide drift net ban

The video discusses netting used in fishing, explaining how nets are set up with floats and weights to catch fish by trapping their gills in mesh openings. It highlights the issue of bycatch, where non-target animals like sharks, dolphins, and sea lions get caught, often leading to injury or death. The video also covers measures taken by the fishing industry to reduce bycatch, such as using nets with larger openings and electronic devices to deter dolphins.

How are nets kept vertical in the water during fishing?

• Using underwater anchors

• By tying them to boats

• By using magnets

• With floats on top and weights on the bottom

What happens to fish when they encounter the mesh openings in the nets?

• They are scared away by sounds

• They avoid the nets

• Their gills get stuck

• They swim through easily

Which animals are commonly affected by bycatch in drift net fishing?

• Turtles, whales, and crabs

• Sharks, dolphins, and sea lions

• Octopuses, squids, and jellyfish

• Seagulls, penguins, and seals

What is one method used to reduce bycatch in drift net fishing?

• Using nets with larger openings

• Fishing in deeper waters

• Using smaller nets

• Avoiding fishing at night

How do electronic devices help in reducing bycatch?

• They increase the net's strength

• They attract more fish

• They scare off dolphins

• They make the nets invisible