Glossary B
A By-product is a material, other than the principal product, generated as a Consequence of an industrial process or as a breakdown product in a living system.
Deutsch: Beifang / Español: Captura accesoria / Português: Fauna acompanhante / Français: Prise accessoire
Bycatch is the term for any marine species that is caught unintentionally while fishing for different target characteristics, or a different target species altogether.
A bycatch reduction device (brd) is a device used to cut bycatch while fishing. These gear modifications are most commonly used with shrimp trawls. They are also called "finfish excluder devices" (feds) or, when specifically designed to exclude sea turtles, they are called "turtle excluder devices" (teds).
Deutsch: Umgehung / Español: Desvío / Português: Desvio / Français: Contournement / Italiano: Deviazione
Bypass in the environmental context refers to a diversion or alternative route designed to manage the flow of water, waste, or pollutants in natural or engineered systems. Bypasses are commonly used in water management, wastewater treatment, ecological conservation, and urban planning to prevent environmental damage and maintain ecosystem balance.