Mcconnaughey, Robert A, et al. “Choosing Best Practices for Managing Impacts of Trawl Fishing on Seabed Habitats and Biota.” Fish and fisheries (Oxford, England) 21, no. 2 (2020): 319–337.
Reducing impacts of trawling on seabed habitats and biota will be influenced by the characteristics of the fishery and the ecosystem, as well as the local, regional or national values, priorities and resources.
There is no universal best practice, and multiple management measures and industry actions are required to meet sustainability objectives and improve trade-offs between food production and environmental protection
