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.

What measures have drift net fishermen claimed to implement to reduce bycatch?

What are some of the methods mentioned to scare off dolphins from nets?