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- 1Bottom Trawling and Deep-Sea Mining Condemned as Twin Threats●What makes bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining twin horrors is that same fundamental mechanism: taking ecosyste
Ocean advocates are drawing a direct parallel between bottom trawling and proposed deep-sea mining, arguing both destroy ecosystems that operate on geological timescales. The argument notes that corals grow just millimeters a year and deep-sea sediments take centuries to settle, meaning damage from these activities could persist for millennia. Critics say the ocean floor cannot recover at any pace relevant to human generations.
- 2Patricia Manterola Teams Up With PETA Latino Against Fishing▼Patricia Manterola and PETA Latino Are Making Waves to End Fishing
Singer and actress Patricia Manterola has joined forces with PETA Latino in a new campaign calling for an end to fishing. The animal rights group announced the collaboration, positioning the Mexican star as a high-profile voice for ocean life. The campaign targets fishing practices PETA describes as cruel to fish and damaging to marine ecosystems.