CLEAN : Greenpeace drops boulders at sea, calls for ban on bottom trawling

The video discusses efforts to protect marine environments by placing large limestone boulders on the seabed to prevent destructive fishing practices. It highlights the inadequacy of current marine protected areas in the UK, where industrial fishing is still allowed, leading to habitat destruction and harm to small-scale fishermen. The video calls for government action to ban industrial fishing in these areas by adjusting fishing licenses. It emphasizes the power and responsibility of the government to protect marine life and encourages community efforts to demonstrate that change is possible.

What is the primary reason for placing large natural stones in a specific area?

• To create a new habitat for fish

• To enhance the beauty of the seabed

• To mark a new fishing zone

• To prevent the use of fishing gear

How do limestone boulders help in marine conservation?

• They provide a new source of food for marine life

• They make it difficult for bottom trawlers to operate

• They increase the water temperature

• They attract more fish to the area

What is the current issue with the UK's marine protected areas?

• They have too many tourists visiting

• They are located too far from the coast

• They are only protected in name, allowing industrial fishing

• They are too small to be effective

What simple action can the government take to protect marine areas?

• Adjust fishing licenses to restrict industrial fishing

• Ban all types of fishing

• Allow only recreational fishing

• Increase the number of fishing licenses

What is emphasized as crucial for the protection of marine areas?

• Public protests

• Technological advancements

• Government willingness to act

• International agreements

What does the small act of placing stones prove?

• Marine protection is unnecessary

• It is impossible to stop industrial fishing

• It is too costly to protect marine areas

• Small actions can lead to significant changes

What power does the government have regarding marine protection?

• To increase fish population

• To control the weather

• To change fishing laws

• To build new marine parks