Attenborough, David (2025) The big questions “Ocean with David Attenborough” raises about bottom trawling - and what the evidence says. p. 10.
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Released ahead of World Ocean Day on 8 June, Sir David Attenborough’s new documentary, Ocean, once again brings vital attention to the health of our seas and the complex role that fishing plays in shaping marine ecosystems. While the documentary’s intentions are clearly rooted in a desire to protect the ocean and it sends a strong message of hope, the portrayal of fishing—particularly bottom trawling and dredging—would benefit from additional context and balance. The documentary offers limited focus on important advances in sustainable fisheries management and fishing practices, and on other major human activities that also impact marine environments. Nevertheless, Ocean raises vital questions about where and how certain fishing methods are used - questions that are now being actively explored by the public, media and policymakers alike. At Seafish, we believe seafood is the way forward. We’re committed to supporting a sustainable seafood industry grounded in sound science and evidence. In this longread article, we respond to key questions raised by Ocean, offering science-based insights into UK fishing practices to help inform the conversation.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Keywords: | Marine Ecosystems, Bottom Trawls, Marine Conservation, Seafish, Sustainable Fisheries, Fisheries Management, Seafood Industry, Marine Environment, Fishing Methods, Marine Protected Areas (MPA), UK |
| Subjects: | Biodiversity |
| Depositing User: | Kokila ICSF Krish |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Jun 2025 09:12 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2025 09:12 |
| URI: | http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/22206 |
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