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Benthic: Living at the lowermost region of a marine habitat, the bottom.
Bycatch: In the fishing industry, the part of the catch made up of non-target species.
Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Pectoral fins: In fish, the pair of fins that are found one on each side of the body just behind the gills. They are generally used for balancing and braking.