NGO Calls for Ban on Destructive Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas

OceanCare urges the EU to uphold its plan to end bottom trawling by 2030 amid fears of regulatory rollback.

OceanCare's report highlights the environmental and climate damage caused by bottom trawling, including habitat destruction and high CO2 emissions.
The NGO warns that the EU's recent political shift could weaken the commitment to ending bottom trawling in marine protected areas by 2030.
Germany is identified as one of the top countries using bottom trawling, significantly impacting marine ecosystems in the North and Baltic Seas, among others.
The report emphasizes the need for global standards at the UN Oceans Conference in 2025 to address the widespread harm of bottom trawling.
OceanCare suggests alternatives to bottom trawling, such as using static nets and creating artificial reefs, while calling for new livelihood opportunities for those affected by potential bans.