Tell the Government to End the Destruction of Marine Havens in Spain

What you need to know

Bottom trawling is one of the world’s most destructive fishing practices. By dragging weighted nets along the ocean floor — some up to 240 meters wide — bottom trawling devastates seabed habitats, kills marine life indiscriminately, and depletes fish stocks. Just as bulldozing a forest destroys an ecosystem that has taken centuries to grow, bottom trawling decimates the seabed in a single motion, scraping up coral reefs and any other life in its path. Shockingly, bottom trawling is still permitted in some of Europe’s most fragile underwater ecosystems even though they have been designated as marine protected areas (MPAs).

Why your voice matters

Public pressure can drive change. By raising our voices together, we can demonstrate public demand for immediate action to protect the ocean.

Your support is critical in safeguarding marine ecosystems for future generations, ensuring sustainable fisheries, and promoting biodiversity.

What happens next

Your message will go directly to Minister Luis Planas.

Despite commitments to phase out bottom trawling in MPAs by 2024, progress has stalled. By taking this quick action, you’re helping to put pressure on the government to address destructive fishing practices, such as bottom trawling, at a critical time as the European Commission prepares the European Ocean Pact to be announced in May this year.