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<loc>https://weareaquaculture.com/news/aquaculture/irelands-end-of-life-aquaculture-gear-mapped-for-first-time</loc>
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<image:caption>Oyster bags are routinely being used well beyond their expected lifespan through repairs and reuse, the BIM study found.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-15T06:11:45.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ireland's end-of-life aquaculture gear mapped for first time</news:title>
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