bottom trawling

Sri Lanka’s Patron Saint Bridges Divides: Uniting Indian and Sri Lankan Fishermen Amidst Conflict

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Faith and fisheries: ⁣St. Anthony’s ⁢Feast Unites Indian and Sri‌ Lankan Pilgrims ‌Amidst Maritime Disputes By⁤ World ‌Today News – March 17, 2025 Kachchatheevu Island, Sri Lanka – In a remarkable display of unity, nearly 10,000 pilgrims ⁤from India ⁣and Sri Lanka converged on the uninhabited island of ‌Kachchatheevu for the annual feast of Saint⁢ … Read more

NGOs launch legal case against French government over bottom trawling protected areas

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Two NGOs allege that bottom trawling is at odds with biodiversity conservation and France’s legal commitments to protecting marine ecosystems. ADVERTISEMENT The French government is being taken to court to end destructive fishing practices in marine protected areas. The Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and Défense des Milieux Aquatiques (DMA) have launched legal action against France … Read more