World-first study exposes the breadth of bottom trawling’s catch

Hutchins, R. (April 09, 2026) World-first study exposes the breadth of bottom trawling’s catch. Oceanographic (Article) https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/world-first-study-exposes-the-breadth-of-bottom-trawlings-catch/

A world-first study has identified more than 3,000 fish species caught in bottom trawls – including critically endangered animals – with researchers warning the true figure could be nearly double.