Greenpeace activists place boulders in North Sea to block industrial trawling

Greenpeace activists reportedly dropped boulders into the North Sea to snag industrial trawl nets and deter bottom trawling in a marine protected area. The action is aimed at protecting porpoise populations.

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1. 2 Nov, 13:10 UTCThe Guardian reports boulder barrier action

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• Greenpeace activists create ‘boulder barrier’ in North Sea to deter industrial fishingThe Guardian