Wildlife doubles in Scottish seabed after trawling ban
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Wildlife doubles in Scottish seabed after trawling ban

2 May 2026 · Originally published 2 May 2026 9/10 Original headline: Wildlife in muddy seabeds ‘doubles’ when trawling is halted, study shows
A study of the South Arran marine protected area has found that wildlife levels have doubled since damaging fishing practices were stopped. The muddy seafloor is now home to a huge variety of species, proving that nature can bounce back quickly when given the right protection.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK North Ayrshire
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