Before 1989,one bycatch of the U.S.shrimp trawling industry was loggerhead turtles.

Loggerhead Turtles

A species of marine turtle known for its large head, named Caretta caretta, facing threats from habitat loss, bycatch, and climate change.

U.S. Shrimp Trawling

U.S. shrimp trawling refers to the fishing method in the United States that involves dragging a trawl net through the water, primarily on the ocean floor, to catch shrimp, often criticized for its environmental impact.