--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Large factory trawlers indiscriminately…" description: "\"Large factory trawlers indiscriminately scrape and haul up everything from the ocean floor, along with everyone unfortunate enough to get caught in the..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4bd/sharon-gannon-2432_animal_large-factory-trawlers-indiscriminately_585095.png" --- # Large factory trawlers indiscriminately scrape and haul up… ![“Large factory trawlers indiscriminately scrape and haul up everything from the ocean floor, along with everyone unfortunate enough to get caught in the nets. Roughly one-third of what is dragged in is not profitable fish, but other sea animals, including turtles, whales, dolphins, seals, and…” quote by Sharon Gannon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4bd/sharon-gannon-2432_animal_large-factory-trawlers-indiscriminately_585095.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4bd/sharon-gannon-2432_animal_large-factory-trawlers-indiscriminately_585095.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/4bd/sharon-gannon-2432_animal_large-factory-trawlers-indiscriminately_585095.png) > “Large factory trawlers indiscriminately scrape and haul up everything from the ocean floor, along with everyone unfortunate enough to get caught in the nets. Roughly one-third of what is dragged in is not profitable fish, but other sea animals, including turtles, whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds. These beings are referred to by the fishing industry as "by-catch." Severely traumatized and wounded, these animals are subsequently thrown back into the ocean, dead or dying.” [Sharon Gannon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sharon-gannon/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Massive fishing operations indiscriminately capture non‑target sea life, causing widespread death and suffering among marine species. **In simple terms:** Large nets catch many animals that aren’t fish, leading to death. Key Takeaway Reduce or eliminate harmful fishing practices. Themes environment animal welfare industrial impact Mood concerned urgent Type expository activist When to use this quote - policy advocacy - marine conservation - public awareness campaigns Key Concepts ecosystem collapse ethical fishing Questions to Reflect On - What policies could limit by‑catch? - How can consumers influence fishing practices? 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