Why do porpoises and dolphins find it so difficult to avoid

When a dolphin or porpoise is caught or entangled in fishing gear it's known as 'bycatch' and it's the biggest threat they face. Hundreds of thousands die in fishing gear every year, more than 1,000 of these in UK seas. But why does it happen? Why can't they just avoid the nets? Your donation will help us save lives like his. Yes. I'll donate Fishers are often looking for the same prey as dolphins and porpoises in the same areas at the same times of year. The accidental capture can happen when nets or ropes are cast, while fishing gear

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