Mmastodon EnvironmentOceans first seen 2 h ago, last 44 min ago, peak #9

David Attenborough's Ocean reignites debate 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 tearing up the seabed. Viewers describe the scenes of heavy fishing gear crushing ancient cold-water coral gardens as some of the most disturbing images of environmental destruction they have seen, renewing calls to restrict the practice.

Why now: The film's graphic depiction of seabed destruction is prompting viewers to discuss the environmental impact of bottom trawling.

David AttenboroughOcean (documentary)bottom trawling

Open on mastodon →

Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 2 snapshots from 2 h ago to 44 min ago.

Evidence

• 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

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/20720