Conservationists are celebrating a UK government proposal to ban bottom trawling in more marine protected areas (MPAs), expanding protections to an additional 30,000 km². Currently, only four of the UK’s 377 MPAs are fully protected. The proposal aims to safeguard marine habitats and species, with stakeholders invited to provide input during a consultation period. While the announcement is welcomed, conservationists stress the need for effective implementation and broader protections against destructive fishing practices. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)