Governments and assessment bodies adopt an innovative quantitative method to assess the sustainability of mobile bottom fishing gears [REF2021]
Impact Summary for the General Public
Mobile bottom-fishing provides 35% of global catches worth over GBP27,000,000,000, but it can cause serious ecological damage. Bangor research has provided quantitative evidence-based tools to assess the ecosystem effects of bottom-fishing at regional and global scales. The tools have been: a) the primary tool recommended for use by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to ensure biodiverse and resilient seabeds for their certified fisheries; b) endorsed by the International Council for the Exploration of Seas (ICES) for use in the EU Marine Strategy Framework Directive to achieve key policy requirements; c) used by Welsh Government to underpin a consultation and decision on scallop dredging in a marine protected area.
Category of impact
- Policy and Public Services
Research outputs (7)
- Published
Assessing bottom-trawling impacts based on the longevity of benthic invertebrates
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Bottom trawl-fishing footprints on the world’s continental shelves
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Published
Response of benthic fauna to experimental bottom fishing: a global meta-analysis
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prof. activities and awards (1)
Panel Discussion: Is bottom fishing in the EU sustainable?
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk