Türkiye's Gökova Bay, once threatened by overfishing and environmental degradation, has flourished since its designation as a Marine Protected Area in 2010, showcasing the benefits of banning bottom trawling, with significant ecological recovery and a 300% income increase for local fishers, thereby highlighting the urgent need for stronger protections against destructive fishing practices across Europe. #OceanConservation #MarineProtectedAreas #SustainableFishing #TR #EU #NL #BE #BG #FR #DE #RO #ES #UK #GR #SE #IR
'Economic failure': Bottom trawling costs EU taxpayers €16bn a year
