How scientists plan to prevent plastic pollution in the ocean
You may have seen images of seabirds that have built their nests on discarded nets, lengths of rope and other plastic litter, ...
The Independent on MSN7d
'Ban bottom trawling now'
In the Commons, Ms White said the Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) Bill, which proposes to “ban bottom trawling in ...
NGOs launch legal case against French government over bottom trawling protected areas
Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting ...
The Independent21d
MP calls for ban on ‘bottom trawling’ of seabeds in marine protected areas
A Labour MP has called for a blanket ban on “bottom trawling” of seabeds in marine protected areas (MPAs), which she said destroys fragile ecosystems and habitats. Katie White compared bottom ...
Euronews7d
NGOs and fishermen call for urgent action to end bottom trawling in marine protected areas
Bottom trawling involves dragging heavy nets along the seabed. Previous research has shown that not only does this fishing practice damage marine habitats, it’s also a leading contributor of CO2 ...
16 Olive Ridleys freed from trawl net near Ennore
CHENNAI: For the first time since the crisis of mass Olive Ridley turtle deaths broke out, a joint night patrol team on ...
World Fishing & Aquaculture6d
NGOs praise Danish trawl ban
Environmental NGOs have praised the Danish government's proposal to ban bottom trawling in over 17% of its waters ...
London Evening Standard22d
MP calls for ban on ‘bottom trawling’ of seabeds in marine protected areas
Katie White compared bottom trawling, which is the act of dragging heavy nets across the seabed, with ‘ripping up an orchard to pick an apple’. A Labour MP has called for a blanket ban on ...