What happens when you trawl kelp?
What happens to the blue forests when bottom trawling is used to harvest kelp?
Reflections joined Norwegian scientists as they dived into Norway's pristine underwater forests to uncover the impacts of bottom trawling. These scientists returned to this area after 35 years. What did they discover about the health of these vital ecosystems after the harvesting? See the dramatic results of kelp trawling and learn more about its effects. What will become of these vital blue forests as demand for kelp rises?
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- People and the sea
- Ecosystems and habitats
- Threats
- On the brink