END BOTTOM TRAWLING — IT KILLS NEEDLESSLY — A POST FROM CORNWALL WILDLIFE TRUST

View this email in your browser End Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas Hello John Right now, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to protect Cornwall’s seas – but time is running out. There are only 10 days left to have your say and protect Cornwall’s seas. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is consulting on a ban of bottom trawling and dredging in 42 offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) across England – including 15 right here in Cornish waters. If approved, this would increase the protection of our seabed from bottom trawling from just 3% to 20% – a huge step forward for marine life. But we only have 10 days left to make our voices heard before the consultation closes on Sunday 29 September 2025. Respond now Bottom trawling is one of the most destructive forms of fishing, damaging fragile habitats like reefs, seagrass, and corals. Protecting these areas will give our seas the chance to recover – benefitting wildlife, fisheries, and our coastal communities. 📣 Please take a few minutes today to respond to the consultation. Your voice could make the difference. 👉 Find out more and take action on our website here This is an urgent and important moment for our seas. Let’s make sure Cornwall leads the way in protecting ocean life for generations to come. Thank you for standing up for Cornwall’s seas, Cornwall Wildlife Trust Find out more about MPAs in Cornwall P.S. Every response counts. Please don’t wait – the deadline is 29 September and once it passes, this chance to protect Cornwall’s seas will be gone. Header image: Thornback ray - Paul Naylor Facebook icon Instagram icon LinkedIn icon YouTube icon © 2025 Cornwall Wildlife Trust. All rights reserved. Registered charity number 214929. Privacy Policy and T&Cs Our mailing address is: Cornwall Wildlife Trust Five Acres, Allet, Truro, Cornwall, TR4 9DJ Want to change how you receive these emails? You can unsubscribe from this list.