Impacts of Trawling and Scallop Dredging on Benthic Habitats and Communities

Examines experimental studies of the impact of towed fishing gears, such as trawls and scallop dredges, on benthic habitats and communities (organisms that live at or near the bottom of the sea). This review critically evaluates the methodological limitations of impact studies, given the complexity and natural variability of benthic communities.