Drift nets were developed in response to demands that fishing nets take only target species, and that fishing ought to be more environmentally sensitive.

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Drift nets were actually developed in the 1950s and 1960s as a more efficient method of catching fish, not necessarily in response to environmental concerns or a desire to target specific species. In fact, drift nets have been widely criticized for their detrimental impact on non-target species and the marine environment.

Drift Nets Were Developed in Response to Demands That Fishing