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Trawl fishing: huge hauls, seafloor damage

The gear that harvests large quantities at once can also trap unwanted marine life and damage seafloor ecosystems.

Published Oct 15, 2026, 12:24 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Behind a trawl fishing boat, a vast net can spend hours scraping the seafloor, funneling schools of fish toward a narrow bag at the back. A single tow can bring tens of thousands of pounds of seafood aboard.