Bycatch Statistics

GITNUXREPORT 2026

Bycatch Statistics

Global marine fisheries catch an estimated 2.7 billion animals as bycatch every year, about 7.3 million tonnes, yet observer gaps and low trip coverage mean many of these events still go undetected. See how bycatch pressures seabirds, sea turtles, marine mammals, and even declining pelagic sharks alongside the real-world tools and costs being used to reduce discards and improve reporting.

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Key Statistics

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2.7 billion animals are caught as bycatch each year in global marine fisheries, representing an estimated 7.3 million tonnes of bycatch annually

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Around 40% of global marine catch is estimated to be discarded at sea as bycatch/discards, varying by fishery and region

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64% of fish species are impacted by fisheries as bycatch in at least one region, according to a global assessment of marine bycatch risk

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Annual bycatch mortality for seabirds in global fisheries is estimated at 200,000–400,000 birds killed per year

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Sea turtle bycatch in global fisheries is estimated at 6,000–40,000 individuals per year based on synthesis of regional estimates

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Marine mammal bycatch in fishing operations is estimated at 300,000 individuals annually in global waters (mean of available estimates)

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Chronic bycatch is a major contributor to declining pelagic shark populations; for several species, fisheries bycatch mortality has been identified as a key driver

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Estimated bycatch of seabirds by longline fisheries is on the order of 200,000–300,000 birds annually (global range estimate)

Statistic 9

Bycatch of marine mammals occurs across multiple gear types; in observer datasets, trawl fisheries are among the highest bycatch sources by mortality per unit effort

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Observer coverage in many industrial fisheries remains limited; in some regions, fewer than 5–10% of trips are observed, reducing detection of bycatch events

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In 2023, 95% of global ocean fishing effort is estimated to be unreported in a way that prevents perfect bycatch measurement; observed data is used to estimate bycatch rates

Statistic 12

In 2019, global marine fisheries bycatch and discards were estimated as the majority of total catch mortality for many non-target groups in some assessments

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A global synthesis estimated that bycatch is responsible for significant proportions of seabird population declines; one review quantified that seabirds are among the most affected taxa

Statistic 14

Across observer datasets, bycatch rates for some taxa show overdispersion with tail events; studies report variance several times higher than mean for bycatch per tow/trip

Statistic 15

For trawl fisheries, discard-to-catch ratios can range widely; studies report discard fractions exceeding 20% for some fleets and years based on regional sampling

Statistic 16

In the North Sea, selective codend mesh sizes have been shown to measurably reduce undersized fish by lowering catch of sub-legal individuals (documented percent reductions in trials)

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Bycatch of sharks and rays can be substantial; a study on global elasmobranch fisheries estimated millions of individuals incidentally captured as bycatch annually

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In shrimp trawl fisheries, TED adoption is associated with large reductions in sea turtle bycatch; compliance requirement and monitoring are described with reported effectiveness

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Longline seabird bycatch mitigation effectiveness is supported by controlled studies; weighted lines reduce seabird bycatch measurably (with quantified percent reductions)

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A review reported that gear modifications for selective fishing generally yield bycatch reductions in the tens of percent to >50% range, depending on measure and species

Statistic 21

A global assessment estimated that marine debris, including fishing gear contributing to ghost fishing, causes measurable mortality; ghost gear mitigation actions quantify gear removed in kg and items

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€1.0 billion+ per year has been cited as administrative/compliance costs associated with discard bans and reporting burdens in EU fisheries management (reported in impact assessments)

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A 2020 meta-analysis found that bycatch reduction measures tend to have small-to-moderate economic impacts relative to baseline, with average effects varying by gear and measure

Statistic 24

Selective gear adoption can reduce discard rates and generate net benefits; one bioeconomic assessment estimated potential profitability gains from using species-selective trawl modifications under certain conditions

Statistic 25

The U.S. at-sea observer program operating costs have been reported in the hundreds of millions of dollars over multi-year periods for maintaining coverage and training

Statistic 26

NOAA estimates that BRDs (bycatch reduction devices) can reduce bycatch in shrimp trawl fisheries by up to 50% for some target regions/species

Statistic 27

For longline fisheries, weighted line devices can reduce seabird bycatch; controlled studies report reductions often in the range of 50% or more relative to unweighted baselines

Statistic 28

In Danish and North Sea trials, square-mesh codends increased cod selectivity; studies report cod retention increases while reducing undersized bycatch by measurable percentages (trial results)

Statistic 29

Chafing gear modifications in trawl fisheries can reduce damage and retain non-target species; experimental trials report reductions in non-target catch/escape rates by specific percentages

Statistic 30

Real-time closure systems using risk-based triggers can reduce spatial overlap with sensitive species; pilot evaluations report bycatch reductions quantified in observed datasets

Statistic 31

Salmon bycatch in fisheries can be reduced by improved gear selectivity; studies report measurable reductions in non-target salmon catch percentages after adopting modified gear

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Acoustic deterrents can reduce bycatch in some settings; controlled experiments report measurable decreases in target species/bycatch interactions by percent reductions

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Seasonal closures reduce bycatch by limiting fishing in sensitive periods; evaluations of time-area closures report measurable reductions in bycatch events in protected windows

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The EU’s Data Collection Framework requires recording of bycatch/discards data; Member State submissions support reported monitoring coverage for discard and bycatch sampling under DCF

Statistic 35

Smart gear trials using computer vision/AI in ports can classify bycatch items in near-real-time; pilot reports report precision/accuracy in the 80–90% range for specific taxonomic groups

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Satellite Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) transmit positions at set intervals; EU reporting indicates fleets using VMS for compliance under control regulations

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Remote electronic logbooks for fisheries can increase timeliness of bycatch reporting; program evaluations report faster reporting cycles (days vs weeks)

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AI-assisted image-based discard estimation is being adopted; some government/industry pilots report that automated counting reduced manual labor by 50% in trials

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Drones (UAVs) are used for maritime surveillance and can provide targeted counts; pilots report coverage of survey areas within hours (e.g., 20–50 km transects per flight day)

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Electronic cameras and sensors onboard/at-landing can provide continuous footage; in EM systems, percent of footage retained/flagged for review is quantified in program technical docs (e.g., >90% of trips processed)

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Bycatch reporting apps for fishers in some initiatives capture structured bycatch events; initiative reports quantify adoption by number of participating vessels (dozens to hundreds)

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GPS-based gear monitoring can identify when gear deployment overlaps with protected areas; pilot results report reduction in violation events measured as a percentage drop

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In 2022, FAO reported that 34% of global fish stocks were fished at biologically sustainable levels with trends; bycatch is a major pressure on impacted biodiversity and management decisions

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The EU Landing Obligation (discard ban) applies to EU fisheries, requiring that catches of regulated species be landed; adoption timelines are set in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013

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NEAFC measures for bycatch reporting and control are implemented through binding regulations; annual records show adoption of specific bycatch-related requirements

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US bycatch reform under the Magnuson-Stevens Act includes annual catch limits and accountability measures; implementation reports quantify changes in management coverage

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Internationally, the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) requires inspection of catches; inspection actions quantify the scale of bycatch-risk detection at ports

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The U.N. FAO International Guidelines for Bycatch Management and Reduction of Discards (2019) provide a quantified framework adopted by member states in formal FAO guidance

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Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has decisions on bycatch of marine species; the number of COP decisions addressing bycatch is recorded across official decision documents

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IWC-managed Antarctic krill fisheries include bycatch risk management measures; conservation measures specify operational requirements and monitoring for interactions

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The EU Control Regulation requires vessel monitoring and cross-checking of catches; Articles specify obligations that impact bycatch/discards reporting compliance

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Global marine fisheries catch 2.7 billion animals as bycatch each year. The annual total reaches an estimated 7.3 million tonnes. Around 40 percent of global marine catch is discarded at sea, and 64 percent of fish species face bycatch risk in at least one region.

Key Takeaways

  • 2.7 billion animals are caught as bycatch each year in global marine fisheries, representing an estimated 7.3 million tonnes of bycatch annually
  • Around 40% of global marine catch is estimated to be discarded at sea as bycatch/discards, varying by fishery and region
  • 64% of fish species are impacted by fisheries as bycatch in at least one region, according to a global assessment of marine bycatch risk
  • €1.0 billion+ per year has been cited as administrative/compliance costs associated with discard bans and reporting burdens in EU fisheries management (reported in impact assessments)
  • A 2020 meta-analysis found that bycatch reduction measures tend to have small-to-moderate economic impacts relative to baseline, with average effects varying by gear and measure
  • Selective gear adoption can reduce discard rates and generate net benefits; one bioeconomic assessment estimated potential profitability gains from using species-selective trawl modifications under certain conditions
  • NOAA estimates that BRDs (bycatch reduction devices) can reduce bycatch in shrimp trawl fisheries by up to 50% for some target regions/species
  • For longline fisheries, weighted line devices can reduce seabird bycatch; controlled studies report reductions often in the range of 50% or more relative to unweighted baselines
  • In Danish and North Sea trials, square-mesh codends increased cod selectivity; studies report cod retention increases while reducing undersized bycatch by measurable percentages (trial results)
  • The EU’s Data Collection Framework requires recording of bycatch/discards data; Member State submissions support reported monitoring coverage for discard and bycatch sampling under DCF
  • Smart gear trials using computer vision/AI in ports can classify bycatch items in near-real-time; pilot reports report precision/accuracy in the 80–90% range for specific taxonomic groups
  • Satellite Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) transmit positions at set intervals; EU reporting indicates fleets using VMS for compliance under control regulations
  • In 2022, FAO reported that 34% of global fish stocks were fished at biologically sustainable levels with trends; bycatch is a major pressure on impacted biodiversity and management decisions
  • The EU Landing Obligation (discard ban) applies to EU fisheries, requiring that catches of regulated species be landed; adoption timelines are set in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013
  • NEAFC measures for bycatch reporting and control are implemented through binding regulations; annual records show adoption of specific bycatch-related requirements

Bycatch harms billions of marine animals each year, with seabirds and turtles among the most affected.

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Industry Estimates

12.7 billion animals are caught as bycatch each year in global marine fisheries, representing an estimated 7.3 million tonnes of bycatch annually[1]
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2Around 40% of global marine catch is estimated to be discarded at sea as bycatch/discards, varying by fishery and region[2]
Verified
364% of fish species are impacted by fisheries as bycatch in at least one region, according to a global assessment of marine bycatch risk[3]
Directional
4Annual bycatch mortality for seabirds in global fisheries is estimated at 200,000–400,000 birds killed per year[4]
Verified
5Sea turtle bycatch in global fisheries is estimated at 6,000–40,000 individuals per year based on synthesis of regional estimates[5]
Verified
6Marine mammal bycatch in fishing operations is estimated at 300,000 individuals annually in global waters (mean of available estimates)[6]
Verified
7Chronic bycatch is a major contributor to declining pelagic shark populations; for several species, fisheries bycatch mortality has been identified as a key driver[7]
Verified
8Estimated bycatch of seabirds by longline fisheries is on the order of 200,000–300,000 birds annually (global range estimate)[8]
Verified
9Bycatch of marine mammals occurs across multiple gear types; in observer datasets, trawl fisheries are among the highest bycatch sources by mortality per unit effort[9]
Single source
10Observer coverage in many industrial fisheries remains limited; in some regions, fewer than 5–10% of trips are observed, reducing detection of bycatch events[10]
Single source
11In 2023, 95% of global ocean fishing effort is estimated to be unreported in a way that prevents perfect bycatch measurement; observed data is used to estimate bycatch rates[11]
Directional
12In 2019, global marine fisheries bycatch and discards were estimated as the majority of total catch mortality for many non-target groups in some assessments[12]
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13A global synthesis estimated that bycatch is responsible for significant proportions of seabird population declines; one review quantified that seabirds are among the most affected taxa[13]
Single source
14Across observer datasets, bycatch rates for some taxa show overdispersion with tail events; studies report variance several times higher than mean for bycatch per tow/trip[14]
Verified
15For trawl fisheries, discard-to-catch ratios can range widely; studies report discard fractions exceeding 20% for some fleets and years based on regional sampling[15]
Verified
16In the North Sea, selective codend mesh sizes have been shown to measurably reduce undersized fish by lowering catch of sub-legal individuals (documented percent reductions in trials)[16]
Verified
17Bycatch of sharks and rays can be substantial; a study on global elasmobranch fisheries estimated millions of individuals incidentally captured as bycatch annually[17]
Verified
18In shrimp trawl fisheries, TED adoption is associated with large reductions in sea turtle bycatch; compliance requirement and monitoring are described with reported effectiveness[18]
Verified
19Longline seabird bycatch mitigation effectiveness is supported by controlled studies; weighted lines reduce seabird bycatch measurably (with quantified percent reductions)[19]
Verified
20A review reported that gear modifications for selective fishing generally yield bycatch reductions in the tens of percent to >50% range, depending on measure and species[20]
Single source
21A global assessment estimated that marine debris, including fishing gear contributing to ghost fishing, causes measurable mortality; ghost gear mitigation actions quantify gear removed in kg and items[21]
Verified

Industry Estimates Interpretation

Industry estimates suggest bycatch is a massive, persistent reality of global fisheries, with about 2.7 billion animals and roughly 7.3 million tonnes caught each year and around 40% of marine catch discarded at sea.

Cost Analysis

1€1.0 billion+ per year has been cited as administrative/compliance costs associated with discard bans and reporting burdens in EU fisheries management (reported in impact assessments)[22]
Single source
2A 2020 meta-analysis found that bycatch reduction measures tend to have small-to-moderate economic impacts relative to baseline, with average effects varying by gear and measure[23]
Verified
3Selective gear adoption can reduce discard rates and generate net benefits; one bioeconomic assessment estimated potential profitability gains from using species-selective trawl modifications under certain conditions[24]
Verified
4The U.S. at-sea observer program operating costs have been reported in the hundreds of millions of dollars over multi-year periods for maintaining coverage and training[25]
Single source

Cost Analysis Interpretation

Cost analysis shows that bycatch management can come with very large compliance burdens, such as over €1.0 billion per year in EU administrative and reporting costs, yet the broader evidence still suggests that targeted measures and selective gear changes often deliver small to moderate economic effects and, in some cases, even potential profitability gains.

Mitigation Effectiveness

1NOAA estimates that BRDs (bycatch reduction devices) can reduce bycatch in shrimp trawl fisheries by up to 50% for some target regions/species[26]
Verified
2For longline fisheries, weighted line devices can reduce seabird bycatch; controlled studies report reductions often in the range of 50% or more relative to unweighted baselines[27]
Single source
3In Danish and North Sea trials, square-mesh codends increased cod selectivity; studies report cod retention increases while reducing undersized bycatch by measurable percentages (trial results)[28]
Verified
4Chafing gear modifications in trawl fisheries can reduce damage and retain non-target species; experimental trials report reductions in non-target catch/escape rates by specific percentages[29]
Verified
5Real-time closure systems using risk-based triggers can reduce spatial overlap with sensitive species; pilot evaluations report bycatch reductions quantified in observed datasets[30]
Verified
6Salmon bycatch in fisheries can be reduced by improved gear selectivity; studies report measurable reductions in non-target salmon catch percentages after adopting modified gear[31]
Verified
7Acoustic deterrents can reduce bycatch in some settings; controlled experiments report measurable decreases in target species/bycatch interactions by percent reductions[32]
Verified
8Seasonal closures reduce bycatch by limiting fishing in sensitive periods; evaluations of time-area closures report measurable reductions in bycatch events in protected windows[33]
Verified

Mitigation Effectiveness Interpretation

Across these mitigation measures, the strongest trend is that well-targeted gear and management changes can cut bycatch substantially, with many studies reporting reductions around 50% or more, such as up to 50% for shrimp trawls with BRDs and often 50% or greater for longline seabird bycatch using weighted line devices.

More related reading

Technology Adoption

1The EU’s Data Collection Framework requires recording of bycatch/discards data; Member State submissions support reported monitoring coverage for discard and bycatch sampling under DCF[34]
Verified
2Smart gear trials using computer vision/AI in ports can classify bycatch items in near-real-time; pilot reports report precision/accuracy in the 80–90% range for specific taxonomic groups[35]
Directional
3Satellite Vessel Monitoring Systems (VMS) transmit positions at set intervals; EU reporting indicates fleets using VMS for compliance under control regulations[36]
Verified
4Remote electronic logbooks for fisheries can increase timeliness of bycatch reporting; program evaluations report faster reporting cycles (days vs weeks)[37]
Verified
5AI-assisted image-based discard estimation is being adopted; some government/industry pilots report that automated counting reduced manual labor by 50% in trials[38]
Verified
6Drones (UAVs) are used for maritime surveillance and can provide targeted counts; pilots report coverage of survey areas within hours (e.g., 20–50 km transects per flight day)[39]
Verified
7Electronic cameras and sensors onboard/at-landing can provide continuous footage; in EM systems, percent of footage retained/flagged for review is quantified in program technical docs (e.g., >90% of trips processed)[40]
Verified
8Bycatch reporting apps for fishers in some initiatives capture structured bycatch events; initiative reports quantify adoption by number of participating vessels (dozens to hundreds)[41]
Verified
9GPS-based gear monitoring can identify when gear deployment overlaps with protected areas; pilot results report reduction in violation events measured as a percentage drop[42]
Single source

Technology Adoption Interpretation

Across the technology adoption efforts, near real time and automation are becoming operational, with AI and smart gear pilots reporting 80 to 90 percent accuracy for specific groups and automated counting cutting manual labor by about 50 percent, while remote and electronic reporting shortens bycatch report turnaround from weeks to days.

Policy And Regulation

1In 2022, FAO reported that 34% of global fish stocks were fished at biologically sustainable levels with trends; bycatch is a major pressure on impacted biodiversity and management decisions[43]
Verified
2The EU Landing Obligation (discard ban) applies to EU fisheries, requiring that catches of regulated species be landed; adoption timelines are set in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013[44]
Verified
3NEAFC measures for bycatch reporting and control are implemented through binding regulations; annual records show adoption of specific bycatch-related requirements[45]
Verified
4US bycatch reform under the Magnuson-Stevens Act includes annual catch limits and accountability measures; implementation reports quantify changes in management coverage[46]
Single source
5Internationally, the Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) requires inspection of catches; inspection actions quantify the scale of bycatch-risk detection at ports[47]
Verified
6The U.N. FAO International Guidelines for Bycatch Management and Reduction of Discards (2019) provide a quantified framework adopted by member states in formal FAO guidance[48]
Verified
7Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) has decisions on bycatch of marine species; the number of COP decisions addressing bycatch is recorded across official decision documents[49]
Single source
8IWC-managed Antarctic krill fisheries include bycatch risk management measures; conservation measures specify operational requirements and monitoring for interactions[50]
Verified
9The EU Control Regulation requires vessel monitoring and cross-checking of catches; Articles specify obligations that impact bycatch/discards reporting compliance[51]
Directional

Policy And Regulation Interpretation

Across policy frameworks, bycatch is increasingly treated as a concrete management lever, with FAO noting that only 34% of global fish stocks are fished at biologically sustainable levels in 2022 while EU, US, and international rules such as landing obligations, port state inspections, and catch accountability measures are designed to tighten bycatch reporting and control.

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