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‘Ban bottom trawling now’

Last updated: February 5, 2025 8:17 am
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A Labour MP is pushing for a complete ban on bottom trawling in marine protected areas (MPAs), describing the practice as extremely damaging to fragile ecosystems and habitats. Katie White, the MP for Leeds North West, likened bottom trawling to “ripping up an orchard to pick an apple,” emphasizing how just one or two trawls can devastate an area for up to five years. Currently, only five percent of the UK’s marine protected areas prohibit this destructive method.

During a session in the Commons, Ms. White presented the Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) Bill, which aims to prohibit bottom trawling in MPAs. She believes that this legislation could pave the way for a fairer and greener future. Ms. White’s background includes work with Friends of the Earth, where she played a key role in campaigning for the Climate Change Act in 2008.

In her address to MPs, Ms. White stressed the importance of protecting our seas, highlighting their significance not only for coastal regions but for the nation as a whole. She pointed out that marine ecosystems are crucial for the economy and communities, especially the fishing industry. The destructive nature of bottom trawling, which involves dragging heavy nets and metal equipment across the seabed, can have long-lasting consequences on delicate habitats that take decades or even centuries to recover.

Ms. White expressed concern for small fishing businesses that are suffering due to bottom trawling and called for stronger safeguards against this harmful practice. She emphasized that industrial-scale operations and super-trawlers are the main culprits behind bottom trawling, prioritizing profits over sustainability and leaving small-scale fishers to bear the brunt of their actions. She highlighted the disproportionate impact of just ten large fishing vessels, none of which were from the UK, responsible for a significant portion of bottom trawling.

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The MP cited Lyme Bay as an example of successful recovery, where a partial ban on bottom trawling has resulted in the regeneration of coral reefs and an increase in scallop numbers. She concluded by stating that implementing the Bill is a common-sense approach to protecting the small fisheries, wildlife, and overall health of our planet. Despite being listed for a second reading in Parliament, the Bill did not progress further due to a lack of parliamentary time.

Rhiannon James, a political reporter with PA, provided this insightful analysis of Ms. White’s efforts to combat bottom trawling in marine protected areas. The urgency of this issue underscores the need for comprehensive measures to safeguard our marine ecosystems and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

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