10/07/26 Calls to ban bottom trawling to protect dolphins, Wimbledon strawberries
About this episode
The episode discusses calls to ban bottom trawling to protect marine life and features a visit to a strawberry farm supplying Wimbledon.
Calls for wider bans on fishing with heavy gear that drags along the seabed to protect dolphins and porpoises. We visit Hugh Lowe Farms in Kent, who have been providing strawberries to Wimbledon for over 25 years. Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
People in this episode
Host: Caz Graham
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hugh Lowe Farms
Places: Kent
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