Global fisheries must change to avoid ocean collapse 
By Shanna Hanbury US Source: mongabay 9/25/2024
Shanna Hanbury
A new study by an international team of scientists finds that industrial fishing is driving the world’s oceans toward collapse. The report outlines 11 key actions needed to maintain healthy oceans, including the reduction of harmful fishing methods and keeping fish populations at 60% of their natural levels.
 

One recommendation offered in the report is to restrict bottom trawling, a technique that drags heavy weights and nets along the ocean floor. Roughly 28% of fish globally are caught using bottom trawling. It also accounts for more than 437 million tons of bycatch, unwanted marine animals accidentally caught in nets and discarded.

 
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