Marine Protected Areas: Bottom Trawling

Summary

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to ban bottom trawl fishing in marine protected areas; and if so, when.

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1. 18 July 2024

   Written question

   To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to ban bottom trawl fishing in marine protected areas; and if so, when.

   Source: Lords

2. 30 July 2024

   Answer

   It is essential to manage bottom trawling in our Marine Protected Areas appropriately due to the significant damage it can have on protected seabed habitats. Fisheries regulators make detailed assessments of the impact of all fishing activities on the pro...

   Source: Written answer

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