Tag #Bottom Trawling

What are the immediate consequences of bottom trawling on the biodiversity and health of the mesophotic zone?

Bottom trawling, a fishing method using nets dragged along the seabed, causes significant damage to ocean ecosystems, particularly the mesophotic zone. This practice, responsible for around 25% of wild-caught seafood, destroys habitats like coral reefs and seagrasses, taking hundreds of years to recover. The resulting damage to biodiversity is often unseen, highlighting the need for increased monitoring and stricter regulations.