Fishing industry ‘bulldozing’ seabed in 90% of UK’s protected areas
The IndependentSign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bottom-towing took place in 58 out of 64 offshore marine protected areas last year, according to new analysis from Global Fishing Watch and conservation group Oceana reported by The Guardian. The Marine Conservation Society previously found damaging fishing practices were taking place in 98 per cent of the UK’s marine protected areas. open image in gallery Ocean Rebellion activists stage a protest against bottom trawling fishing near the Scottish Event Centre in Glasgow ahead of Cop26 Last month, the UK government completely banned bottom-trawling and dredging in several marine protected areas. The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs saidit was stopping “damaging trawling and dredging in four marine protected areas” and had asked for evidence to support the management of 13 more sites.
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