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‘Merfolk’ protest against devastating impact of industrial tuna fishing practices
Ocean Rebellion activists protest in Piccadilly Circus, central London, against the devastating impact of industrial tuna fishing practices [Ocean Rebellion]

“MERFOLK” took to Piccadilly Circus in London today to protest at the devastating impact of industrial tuna fishing practices.

Campaigners from Ocean Rebellion opened a giant John West tin containing people dressed as merfolk ensnared by drifting Fish Aggregating Devices (dFADs) in front of a Tesco which sells the brand.

DFADS are floating debris — often plastic — that attract tuna and species including endangered sharks and turtles.

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