This bill stops fishing boats from dragging heavy nets across the sea floor in protected ocean areas. It aims to protect marine life and habitats from damage caused by bottom trawling.
A Bill to regulate and limit the practice of bottom trawling in marine protected areas; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Lords
Stage: 1st reading
Sponsored by: Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Introduced: 2024-07-30