Why Scientists Are Throwing THOUSANDS OF ROCKS in Middle of The OCEAN #shorts
116,728Scientists and marine conservation groups are working together on an unusual but powerful project: dropping large boulders into carefully selected parts of the ocean to block bottom trawling. Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing practice where heavy nets are dragged across the seafloor, tearing up fragile ecosystems like coral reefs, sponge beds, and seagrass meadows. By placing these heavy rocks on the seafloor, they create a rugged, uneven surface that damages trawl nets and makes it impossible for trawlers to operate in these protected zones.
This effort is part of a broader push to defend marine protected areas and vulnerable habitats from industrial overfishing and to give fish populations a chance to recover. In this video, we break down how the project works, why scientists believe it’s necessary, and what it means for the future of ocean conservation. Stay tuned to explore the science, the challenges, and the impact of these ocean defenders.