The UK government has immediately banned pulse trawling on the first day of leaving the European Union.
The UK government has banned pulse trawling in UK waters to help preserve the marine environment. It is a positive move to start the new year with.
What Is Pulse Trawling?
Pulse trawling is a form of fishing that uses an electric field to catch fish.
This form of fishing is seen as cruel and barbaric towards marine animals like fish, as pulse trawling results in fish being electrocuted. Trawling is also destructive towards marine ecosystems - as trawl fishing nets destroy the seabed, this is because the trawling nets are dragged across the seabed floor, which destroys the seabed ecosystem.
An End To Pulse Trawling In The UK
Now, the UK government has put an end to pulse trawling in UK waters. This move is a move which is compassionate for marine animals and will result in healthier marine ecosystems around the UK. It is a move which helps protect the marine environment.
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