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Protected seabed the size of Funen and Lolland can continue to be trawled with bottom-trawling gear.
Breaking news! The government protects…Marine Protected Areas.
What’s going on here? This week the Government announced a new proposal which will aim to more than double the waters protected from bottom trawling in England’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). – from 18,000 km2 to 48,000 km2. What does this mean? Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive and inefficient fishing methods used. It involves dragging a net weighted by a heavy chain or beam across the seabed, scooping up sea creatures indiscrimin…
MMO Launches Consultation on Bottom Fishing Ban in MPAs - UK Fishing Industry - The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News
Marine Management Organisation launches MPAs Bottom Fishing Consultation to protect sensitive marine habitats The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has initiated a consultation process concerning proposed new fisheries management measures. These proposals aim to safeguard some of England’s most sensitive marine ecosystems, habitats, and species. This development follows a government anno…
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