Bodenschleppnetze
Bodenschleppnetze, also known as bottom trawls, are fishing gear consisting of a large net bag dragged along the seabed. This method is employed across various fisheries worldwide to catch demersal fish and shellfish that live on or near the ocean floor. The net is typically weighted and kept open by doors, which spread the net wide as it is pulled by a fishing vessel. As the trawl moves, it scoops up everything in its path, including target species, non-target species (bycatch), and benthic organisms.
The effectiveness of bottom trawling in terms of catch volume is undeniable, making it an economically important