Asia Pacific > Bottom trawling could disturb vast stocks of marine organic carbon, NZ study shows

Bottom trawling could disturb vast stocks of marine organic carbon, NZ study shows

Published 06:29 on November 17, 2023  /  Last updated at 09:17 on November 17, 2023  / Mark Tilly /  Asia Pacific, New Zealand

A New Zealand study has revealed how much organic carbon is stored in marine sediments off the country’s waters and how vulnerable it is to disruption from bottom trawling.
A New Zealand study has revealed how much organic carbon is stored in marine sediments off the country’s waters and how vulnerable it is to disruption from bottom trawling.


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