Marine species caught unintentionally while targeting a different species (e.g., dolphins caught in tuna nets) are called:

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A Target catch
B Biomass
C Bycatch
D Invasive species

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Answer: C. Bycatch

Explanation: C) Bycatch is correct because it refers to the accidental capture of non-target marine animals during commercial fishing.

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Marine species caught unintentionally while targeting a different species (e.g., dolphins caught in tuna nets) are called:

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