by catch
n.— «It is estimated that Dirty Fishing, also known as “by catch,” results in the accidental death and waste of 44 million pounds of sea life worldwide every year, though exact figures in the U.S. are difficult to come by.» —“Victory At Sea” by Michael Collins L.A. City Beat (California) Sept. 30, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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