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Define trawling, and explain the ecological damage associated with it.

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Trawling refers to the process of fishing that uses a fishing net through the sea water behind one or more boats. It is a common method of extraction of sea living resources. It is the main cause of the degradation of the seabed which threatens the biodiversity
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