Could A Ban On Fishing In International Waters Become A Reality?

September 14, 2018btollesonRSS Sample

Large fishing boats use voluminous trawl nets, longlines miles in length, and other industrial gear to catch fish on the high seas, which can destroy habitats and kill other sea life.

As the United Nations meets to discuss high-seas biodiversity, scientists and activists say that while a fishing ban could profoundly help protect sea life, it may also be impossible to enforce.

(Image credit: Christopher Costello/NPR)