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Attenborough's Ocean documentary sparks outrage over bottom trawling

Original: That reminds me of the devastating images of bottom trawlers from Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean, the most horr

David Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean is drawing strong reactions for its footage of bottom trawlers destroying seabed habitats. Viewers describe the images of heavy trawl gear crushing ancient cold-water coral gardens as among the most disturbing examples of environmental destruction they have seen, renewing calls for restrictions on industrial fishing.

Why now: The documentary's graphic depiction of bottom trawling is prompting viewers to discuss the environmental damage of industrial fishing.

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• That reminds me of the devastating images of bottom trawlers from Attenborough's latest documentary Ocean, the most horrible image of environmental destruction I've ever seen. Seeing heavy bottom-trawl gear plow through the seabed—crushing ancient cold-water coral gardens,… · appassionato · 9

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