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Floating scarecrows: how Cornish fishers are stopping seabirds drowning in their nets

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Simple deterrents can slash the number of razorbills and guillemots being trapped underwater, two-year study shows

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Section: Environment
By: Patrick Barkham
Published: Sep 30, 2026, 11:01 PM UTC
Updated: Sep 30, 2026, 11:02 PM UTC

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A fisherman from Cornwall, UK, has helped trial new floating “scarecrows” designed to stop seabirds drowning in fishing nets. The Looming Eye Buoy and a bird-of-prey-shaped kite were tested by 10 fish...

YahooCornish fishermen use new floating scarecrow to save sea birds from drowning

A new floating scarecrow has been used by fishermen to save seabirds from drowning in fishing nets off the coast of Cornwall.

Discover SWNSCornish fishermen use new floating scarecrow to save sea birds from drowning

The floating scarecrow, also known as the Looming Eye Buoy (LEB), is designed to save seabirds from getting caught in fishing nets.

Daily MailBeware the giant googly eyes! Scientists deploy 'floating scarecrows' off the coast of Cornwall to deter seagulls

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Cornish fishermen use new floating scarecrow to save sea birds from drowningYahoo12 hr. ago
Scientists develop 'floating scarecrow' to protect threatened seabirdsPhys.org26 hr. ago
Cornish fishermen use new floating scarecrow to save sea birds from drowningDiscover SWNS12 hr. ago
Beware the giant googly eyes! Scientists deploy 'floating scarecrows' off the coast of Cornwall to deter seagullsDaily Mail26 hr. ago

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