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Bottom trawling may irreparably damage seamount habitats

April 26, 2019
by Sprep-Admin

Despite being notoriously destructive, bottom trawling is a popular fishing method, responsible for catching around 25% of all wild-caught seafood. 

Original Article: Bottom trawling may irreparably damage seamount habitats
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