Climate impact of bottom fishing depends on where and how the seabed is disturbed

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Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 pm124 ptsTrending
Bottom fishing can release CO₂ from the seabed, but the consequences for the climate are not straightforward. New research, published in the Journal of Applied Ecology, shows that disturbing the seabed sets in motion multiple processes with contrasting effects. The overall climate impact of bottom fishing is…

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