Problems and Countermeasures of Coordinated Development of Underwater Cultural Relics Sites Protection and Trawl Fishery
Underwater cultural relics sites represent significant components of human cultural heritage,serving as invaluable repositories of historical,scientific,economic,and cultural significance.Given the pervasive impact of trawling as a predominant fishing practice,there exists a pressing need to investigate the interplay and implications of trawling on the preservation of underwater cultural relics sites.It is im-perative to explore the intricate relationship between these sites and trawling activities,in order to strike a harmonious balance between protection underwater cultural relics sites and supporting the interests of trawling fisheries.The issues surrounding the protection of underwater cultural relics sites and trawling fishery in China encompass a lack of clarity regarding the historical background of underwater cultural rel-ics sites,a pressing need to enhance research on the effects of trawl fishing on such sites,and a necessity to enhance protection and management efforts.By prioritizing education,coordinating efforts between cul-tural and tourism sectors,intensifying oversight,conducting comprehensive research,and implementing other measures,valuable insights can be gained to guide the harmonized advancement of underwater cul-tural relics sites protection and trawl fishery.
Underwater cultural relics sitesMarine fisheriesTrawlCultural relics protection