First study quantifies bottom trawling's true cost to European society at €16 billion annually, proving the destructive fishing practice is economically unsustainable when environmental damage is factored in.
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€16 Billion EUR Net annual cost to society
Bottom Trawling Fishing practice studied
European Waters Geographic scope
Destructive Seafloor Damage fishing practice impact