Bottom trawling to continue in English protected waters, government rules
via theguardian.com
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Defra says blanket ban on ‘destructive’ fishing practice disproportionate as MPs urge minister to reconsider Seabed bottom trawling, described by the chair of a Commons committee as a “destructive” fishing practice, will continue in English marine protected areas (MPAs), the government has announced. Despite having official designation as protected areas for creatures including dolphins, puffins […]