Question to Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answered

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many reports of marine mammal bycatch were made in 2023 and 2024.

Asked by

Baroness Boycott

Date asked

9 Sep 2025

To

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Answer

In 2023 there were 17 reports of marine mammal bycatch, six incidents of which resulted in injury or death. In 2024 there were 12 incidents reported, and none resulted in injury or death.

Answered on 17 Sep 2025