Bottom trawling

Bottom trawling is a fishing method where large nets are dragged along the seafloor to catch fish and other marine creatures. The nets are pulled by ships, often covering vast areas, and can capture everything in their path. While effective for harvesting large quantities of seafood, bottom trawling can damage delicate habitats like coral reefs and seabed ecosystems, leading to habitat destruction and reduced marine biodiversity. Due to its environmental impact, many critics consider it a destructive fishing practice that needs regulation to protect ocean health.