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Bottom trawling is one of the world’s most destructive types of fishing. Weighted nets — which can weigh tonnes — are dragged along the ocean floor, devastating marine habitats and hoovering up everything from sharks to starfish.
Just like bulldozing a forest destroys vital habitat that has taken centuries to grow, bottom trawling decimates the seabed in a single motion, emptying our seas of life.
Despite this, it is permitted in almost all UK marine ‘protected’ areas.
We're calling on UK Environment Secretary Steve Reed to take action. He has the power to:
Strengthen existing marine protected areas by banning destructive activities.
Allow marine wildlife to rebound and thrive in meaningfully protected areas.
Deliver on the UK Government's marine conservation commitments.
By raising our voices together, we can demonstrate public demand for immediate action to protect the ocean. Your support is critical in safeguarding marine wildlife, supporting coastal communities, and ensuring thriving UK seas for future generations.
Your message will go directly to UK Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed. By taking this quick action, you're helping to put pressure on the UK government to stop destructive fishing harming our seas ahead of the UN Ocean Conference in June.
