Lawyers call for enforcement after UK and France vow to ban bottom trawling in protected areas

UNOC3

With bottom trawling restrictions also implemented by Sweden and Greece, ClientEarth is calling on all European countries to act

With the United Kingdom pledging to ban bottom trawling in 41 marine protected areas (MPAs) at the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, and France proposing restrictions in fewer MPAs, environmental lawyers have called for swift implementation and enforcement of the measures. 

Continue this article…

Already subscribed? SIGN IN now

wf_web_image

Register for a FREE one-month trial to continue this article

Want to read more before deciding on a subscription? It only takes a minute to sign up for a free account and you’ll get to enjoy:

  • Weekly newsletters providing valuable news and information on the commercial fishing and aquaculture sector
  • Full access to our news archive
  • Live and archived webinars, podcasts and videos
  • Articles on innovations and current trends in the commercial fishing industry
  • Our extensive archive of data, research and intelligence

Get more free content sign up today

Ready to subscribe? Choose from one of our subscription packages for unlimited access!