Global study shows demersal fishing affects ocean floor carbon storage

Press/Media: Research

Description

A new study co-authored by Dr. Marija Sciberras highlights the impact of demersal fishing on seabed carbon storage, showing it reduces organic carbon and accelerates CO2 release. Published in Fish and Fisheries, the study emphasizes the need for tailored management strategies to protect seabed carbon and address knowledge gaps globally.

Period13 Aug 2024

Media coverage

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Media coverage

  • TitleGlobal study shows demersal fishing affects ocean floor carbon storage
    Media name/outletHeriot Watt University
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date13/08/24
    DescriptionA new study co-authored by Dr. Marija Sciberras highlights the impact of demersal fishing on seabed carbon storage, showing it reduces organic carbon and accelerates CO2 release. Published in Fish and Fisheries, the study emphasizes the need for tailored management strategies to protect seabed carbon and address knowledge gaps globally.
    URLhttps://www.hw.ac.uk/news/2024/global-study-shows-demersal-fishing-affects-ocean-floor-carbon-storage
    PersonsMarija Sciberras

Keywords

  • demersal fishing
  • seabed carbon storage