Study Finds Bottom Trawling Releases Significant Carbon Emissions
A new study has revealed that bottom trawling, a fishing practice that drags massive nets along the seabed, releases 370 million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere annually, causing significant harm to the climate, society, and wildlife. The study, conducted by a global team of climate and ocean experts, found that 55-60% of the carbon dioxide released from trawling will make it to the atmosphere within nine years, contributing to global warming. The researchers urge countries to include these emissions in their climate action plans and emphasize the immediate benefits of reducing bottom trawling carbon emissions.