Trawling can be contrasted with trolling. While trawling involves a net and is typically done for commercial usage, trolling instead involves a reel, rod and a bait or a lure and is typically done for …

Aug 8, 2025 · Every second, an area of seabed the size of a football field is scraped bare by industrial fishing nets. Known as bottom trawling, this method does not just harvest fish; it also razes coral …

Bottom trawling is a destructive method of fishing that involves dragging heavy, weighted nets across the sea floor in an effort to catch fish. It’s popular with commercial fishing companies, because it …

Nov 6, 2025 · Trawling is a globally common, industrial fishing method responsible for a significant portion of the world’s wild-caught seafood. This technique involves dragging a large, funnel-shaped …

Bottom trawling is a fishing practice that herds and captures the target species by towing a net along the ocean floor.

Aug 23, 2025 · Trawling is a global commercial fishing technique that involves pulling a large net through the water or along the seafloor to catch fish and other marine life.

Trawling is the practice of towing a sizable net behind a boat through the sea. The net is typically supported or weighted to keep it open by a trawl door and can be dragged down the water column or …

Jun 5, 2025 · Trawling refers to towing a net behind a boat to catch fish or shellfish. It may be done near the surface (pelagic trawling) or along the seabed (demersal or bottom trawling) or even just above …

2 days ago · Bottom trawling results in the demolition of seabed habitats, high bycatch rates, non-selective killing of marine animals, and littering of fishing gear. The need to balance fishery …

Jul 7, 2025 · A landmark study finds bottom trawling responsible for injecting up to 370 million metric tons (407.86 million tons) of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere every year. The study reveals the …