Study reveals that bottom trawling catches thousands of fish species, including those most at risk
Why it matters: Bottom trawling impacts thousands of fish species, including those most at risk, according to the new global inventory.
- The world's first global inventory identifies more than 3,000 fish species caught in bottom trawls.
- Estimates suggest the actual number of species caught could be nearly 6,000, significantly higher than previously understood.
- The study highlights that many of the species caught are those already most at risk, exacerbating conservation challenges.
A groundbreaking global inventory reveals that over 3,000 fish species, potentially double that number, are caught in bottom trawls, including many of the most endangered populations. This comprehensive study is the first to quantify the vast and indiscriminate impact of bottom trawling on marine biodiversity.
