In the documentary 'Ocean', Attenborough showcases the destructive practice of bottom trawling, which devastates marine ecosystems for minimal gain. This industrial fishing method not only releases more greenhouse gases than aviation but also indiscriminately destroys marine life, with 75% of the catch discarded dead. Attenborough criticizes the legality and state support for such practices, highlighting the urgent need for policy reform to protect ocean health. The film directly addresses attendees of the upcoming UN Ocean Conference, urging them to enact protective measures to ensure the long-term survival of ocean habitats.
"Surely you would think such an activity is illegal," Attenborough says, pointing out that not only is it legal, but also state subsidised, part of the $20bn spent every year supporting the overfishing...
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