Noun
/bɪˈkæʧ/
By-catch refers to the non-target species or unwanted fish and other marine creatures that are caught while fishing for other species. It is significant in discussions about sustainable fishing practices, environmental impacts, and biodiversity.
The term by-catch is commonly used in both written and oral contexts, particularly in discussions related to environmental science, marine biology, and fisheries management. It is more frequently observed in written contexts like research papers, articles, and reports but is also used in public discussions about fishing practices.
By-catch is a major concern in commercial fishing, as it can greatly affect marine ecosystems.
(El by-catch es una gran preocupación en la pesca comercial, ya que puede afectar en gran medida a los ecosistemas marinos.)
Efforts to reduce by-catch have led to the development of more selective fishing gear.
(Los esfuerzos por reducir el by-catch han llevado al desarrollo de aparejos de pesca más selectivos.)
The report highlighted the importance of managing by-catch to protect endangered species.
(El informe destacó la importancia de gestionar el by-catch para proteger a las especies en peligro de extinción.)
While "by-catch" itself is not commonly featured in idiomatic expressions, it is pivotal in discussions about fishing regulations and practices. Here are some idiomatic expressions related to fishing:
A fish out of water - Referring to someone who is out of their environment or comfort zone.
(Se sentía como un pez fuera del agua en la nueva ciudad.)
(He felt like a fish out of water in the new city.)
Bite the bait - To fall for a trick or deception.
(No deberías morder el anzuelo cuando te ofrezcan esas grandes promesas.)
(You shouldn’t bite the bait when they offer you those big promises.)
Cast a wide net - To seek a variety of options or possibilities.
(Al buscar empleo, decidí lanzar una red amplia y aplicar en varias empresas.)
(When job hunting, I decided to cast a wide net and apply to several companies.)
Caught between a rock and a hard place - Facing a dilemma with two difficult choices.
(Estaba atrapado entre la espada y la pared: aceptar un trabajo aburrido o quedarse desempleado.)
(He was caught between a rock and a hard place: accept a boring job or remain unemployed.)
The term by-catch originated in the mid-20th century, derived from the fishing practice where "by" refers to something that occurs in addition to the target catch. The word "catch" relates directly to the act of capturing fish or other marine life.
Synonyms: - Bycatch (alternate spelling) - Unintentional catch - Non-target species
Antonyms: - Target catch - Primary catch - Desired species