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The degree of bycatch reduction achievable for a certain quantity of target catch is related to the correlation in space and time between target and bycatch species. Dynamic area closures could reduce bycatch by an average of 57% without sacrificing catch of target species, compared to 16% reductions in bycatch achievable by static closures. Dynamic approaches will be increasingly valuable as climate change drives species and fisheries into new habitats or extended ranges
