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The operational definitions used by the FAO for incidental catch and other related catches are as follows:

  • Target catch: The catch of a species or species assemblage which is primarily sought in a fishery, such as shrimp, flounders, cods
  • Incidental catch: Retained catch of non-targeted species
  • Discarded catch (usually shortened to discards): That portion of the catch returned to the sea as a result of economic, legal, or personal considerations.
  • Bycatch: Discarded catch plus incidental catch.

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