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- 1Bottom Trawling and Deep-Sea Mining Compared as Twin Threats●What makes bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining twin horrors is that same fundamental mechanism: taking ecosyste
Commenters are drawing a direct parallel between bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining, arguing both destroy ecosystems that operate on geological timescales. The argument notes corals grow millimeters a year and ocean currents take centuries to settle sediment, meaning damage from these practices cannot recover within human lifetimes. The comparison is fuelling renewed discussion of ocean protection ahead of decisions on seabed mining.
- 2David Attenborough's Ocean film reignites outrage over bottom trawling●That reminds me of the devastating images of bottom trawlers from Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean, the most horr
David Attenborough's documentary Ocean is drawing renewed attention to bottom trawling, with viewers describing footage of heavy trawl gear ploughing through the seabed and crushing ancient cold-water coral gardens as some of the most disturbing environmental destruction they have seen. The film is prompting calls for stronger protection of ocean floors from destructive fishing practices.