The True Cost Of Bottom Trawling In Europe

Bottom trawling in seas globally emits as much carbon as aviation, and in Europe costs society up to €11 billion annually while governments subsidize it with €1·3 billion. Recent research reveals the practice's devastating climate and ecological toll, raising urgent questions about its sustainability.

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Journal
The Lancet Planetary Health
Published
2025-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.1016/s2542-5196(25)00134-2
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Marine and fisheries research
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The True Cost Of Bottom Trawling In Europe

V. Balakrishnan
The Lancet Planetary Health
Marine and fisheries research
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The True Cost Of Bottom Trawling In Europe

V. Balakrishnan
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Abstract

Bottom trawling in seas globally emits as much carbon as aviation, and in Europe costs society up to €11 billion annually while governments subsidize it with €1·3 billion. Recent research reveals the practice's devastating climate and ecological toll, raising urgent questions about its sustainability.

The Lancet Planetary HealthVol. 9(7)
Life below water
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Marine and fisheries research
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