New research from the Blue Marine Foundation reveals that 77% of UK adults are concerned about the loss of marine life caused by bottom trawling, with only 26% believing the government is doing enough to protect the ocean

The findings come as Sir David Attenborough’s new film, ‘Ocean’, exposes rarely seen destruction of the seabed, prompting renewed calls for urgent action.

Despite their name, most UK marine protected areas remain open to bottom trawling. The practice continues in 74% of England’s inshore MPAs and 92% in Scotland, including in sensitive habitats like seagrass meadows.