Aug 8, 2025 · Every second, an area of seabed the size of a football field is scraped bare by industrial fishing nets. Known as bottom trawling, this method does not just harvest fish; it also razes coral …

Trawling can be contrasted with trolling. While trawling involves a net and is typically done for commercial usage, trolling instead involves a reel, rod and a bait or a lure and is typically done for …

Bottom trawling is a destructive method of fishing that involves dragging heavy, weighted nets across the sea floor in an effort to catch fish. It’s popular with commercial fishing companies, because it …

Bottom trawling is a fishing practice that herds and captures the target species by towing a net along the ocean floor.

Nov 6, 2025 · Trawling is a globally common, industrial fishing method responsible for a significant portion of the world’s wild-caught seafood. This technique involves dragging a large, funnel-shaped …

Dec 27, 2024 · What are the real advantages and disadvantages of trawling? In this article, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of this practice, exploring its role in feeding global populations, its effect on …

Aug 23, 2025 · Trawling is a global commercial fishing technique that involves pulling a large net through the water or along the seafloor to catch fish and other marine life.

Bottom trawling is an efficient way to catch large quantities of fish and shellfish that live on the sea floor, which are needed to feed a growing global population. Around a quarter of all wild-caught seafood is …

Jun 5, 2025 · Trawling refers to towing a net behind a boat to catch fish or shellfish. It may be done near the surface (pelagic trawling) or along the seabed (demersal or bottom trawling) or even just above …

Jul 7, 2025 · A landmark study finds bottom trawling responsible for injecting up to 370 million metric tons (407.86 million tons) of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. The study reveals the …