Fishing Megabarcos: Are they really more harmful to the oceans?

A report states that ships over 33 metres account for less than 1% of the European fleet, but "they concentrate most problems," an analysis rejected by fishermen and even environmentalists in Spain

Published on RocksNews: 29 Sept 2026, 10:35 UTC
Updated: 29 Sept 2026, 10:38 UTC
Language: English (Original language: Spanish)

Fishing Megabarcos: Are they really more harmful to the oceans? — Image credit: El País

A report states that ships over 33 metres account for less than 1% of the European fleet, but "they concentrate most problems," an analysis rejected by fishermen and even environmentalists in Spain