trålfangst
trålfangst, or trawl fishing, refers to the method of harvesting fish and other marine organisms by towing a large net through the water. The net, often referred to as a trawl, can be towed open or closed, side‑by‑side, and is typically angled to create a funnel shape that guides prey into a mouth or cod end. Trawlers may operate in shallower coastal waters, in the open ocean or through deeper continental shelf areas, depending on species distribution and local regulations.
The practice dates back to the early 19th century when the European fishing industry began mechanizing to
Environmental impacts include the unintentional capture of non‑target species (bycatch), damage to benthic habitats from bottom