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What this video covers

The Sea Shepherd vessel Sea Eagle patrols the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Italy to locate and remove illegal octopus traps.Watch These traps, which number in the thousands, deplete the food source for the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal.0:51 The crew, consisting of 18 people, utilizes long-line reels to retrieve the gear from the seabed.15:07 A marine biologist accompanies the team to assess and release any trapped marine life, including octopuses, squids, and cuttlefishes, back into the water.14:56 The operation involves close coordination with the Financial Guard and the Coast Guard to address violations such as fishing during biological rest periods and exceeding catch quotas.15:01 During the mission, the crew also retrieves miscellaneous debris, including beach toys, from the water.17:58 Operations are frequently dictated by sea state, with rough weather occasionally forcing the vessel to return to port or remain at the dock.19:39

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