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Trawling Boats Are Hauling Up Ancient Carbon From the Ocean Depths
Jan 22, 2024
This podcast discusses the environmental impact of trawling boats on ancient carbon in the ocean depths. It explores the release of carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming. The podcast also explores the impact of trawling on ocean acidity levels and its implications for marine organisms and climate change.
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- Bottom trawling releases a significant amount of carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming.
- Trawling nets disrupt the natural process of carbon sequestration in the ocean and contribute to ocean acidification.
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Trawling Boats Hauling Up Ancient Carbon Exacerbating Global Warming
The bottom trawling industry, which catches fish using nets dragged across the sea floor, is not only destructive to the ecosystem but also releases a significant amount of carbon into the atmosphere, exacerbating global warming. According to research published in the journal Frontiers in Marine Science, the carbon stirred up by trawling nets is double the annual emissions produced by the world's 4 million vessel fishing fleet. Approximately 55-60% of the carbon created by trawling is projected to enter the atmosphere within 9 years. This highlights the unexpected carbon footprint of the industry and the need for countries to address its environmental impact beyond just fuel consumption.
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