🚨 198,000+ signatories from across Europe are calling on the UK government to #EndBottomTrawling in MPAs & inshore zones. Today, on #WorldFisheriesDay, we deliver this crucial petition to @DefraGovUK, demanding action to truly safeguard our seas & #TransformBottomTrawling ✊🌊

Protect What’s Beneath the Surface: The Isle of Rum's Disappearing Ecosystems Our most recent investigations have revealed further damage, exposing the urgent need for real protection before it's too late. The waters around the Isle of Rum lie within the Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA), home to rare and vital marine life, from carbon-storing muds to the largest known bed of fan mussels in Scotland. But despite its "protected" status, bottom-trawling and scallop dredging continue to destroy these delicate habitats. Promises have been made by @scotgov to safeguard these waters for nearly a decade—but action is yet to follow. Our seas and future depend on it. Visit bit.ly/3UIsuS3 to learn how you can help protect these vital ecosystems. #ProtectOurSeas #IsleOfRum #MPA #MarineLife #SustainableFishing #Scotland