Greece has become the first European country to ban bottom trawling in its marine protected areas by 2030, dividing the ban into phases with complete prohibition by 2026 in national marine parks. This move aims to protect biodiversity, reduce carbon storage disturbance, and encourage sustainable fishing practices. In other news, Poland's HiProMine has initiated Central Europe's largest insect protein plant to support sustainable aquaculture. Meanwhile, data shows that the Sargasso Sea is facing increased pressure from fishing and shipping activities, prompting Greenpeace to urge the U.K. to declare it as an ocean sanctuary under the U.N. Global Oceans Treaty. Additionally, a study highlights the importance of managing overfishing to preserve ocean carbon stores and combat climate change, emphasizing the need for an ecosystem approach to fisheries management.