Bottom trawling shreds the seafloor. It may also be a huge source of carbon emissions.

Bottom trawling is an indiscriminate fish harvesting process, capturing all in its path and scraping vital marine growth off the seabed. The damage is unseen as it’s underwater and out of sight. In this short video, Dr Simon Thrush, a marine scientist from Auckland University, and Matt Watson discuss how bottom trawling works and why it is so destructive. Sign up to LegaSea to find out more: https://legasea.co.nz/support-us/sign-up/ #StopBottomTrawling #BecauseOfTheQMS | LegaSea NZ

Scientists, activists call for ban on bottom trawling ahead of UN ocean summit

This is our last chance to ban bottom trawling from the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park. Head to www.optionzero.co.nz to let them know you want it gone. | LegaSea NZ