
Bottom trawling and the future of global fish supplies
The Food Chain
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The Trawling Dilemma
This chapter examines the contentious practice of bottom trawling and its potential ban in UK marine protected areas. Featuring insights from traditional fishermen and fisheries economists, it discusses the ecological damage caused by bottom trawling compared to other fishing methods, as well as the impact on small-scale fisheries and local communities. The chapter also highlights the challenges of overfishing and illegal practices, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable fishing solutions.
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