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Submitted by Chickowee on 22 Jul 2014.
SOUTH Australia's recreational fishermen are more likely to accidently snag pelicans than any other marine birds, according to new research.
A study of 113 seabirds treated over a six-year period for 132 fishing-related injuries has been conducted by researchers from the University of Adelaide's School of Medical Sciences and the Australian Marine Wildlife Research and Rescue Organisation (AMWRRO).
They've found that, contrary to public belief, "live" tackle being used by fishermen is resulting in the bird injuries, not tackle that's been thrown away.