🇺🇸 영어 원문
Early signs of recovery have been found on an area of protected seabed which was destroyed by illegal fishing in the Summer Isles near Ullapool.
Conservationists say it shows the marine ecosystem is able to repair itself if properly shielded from trawlers and dredgers which drag their gear along the seabed to scoop up catch.
The Open Seas coalition of scientists, activists and some fishermen accuse ministers of delaying action to protect at least 30% of Scotland's inshore waters, and are preparing to present a petition at the Scottish parliament.
Fishing leaders say banning some boats is too "simplistic" while the Scottish government says it takes protecting the marine environment seriously.
Dredging is regarded by conservationists as one of the most damaging fishing methods. It involves dragging heavy gear along the seabed to scoop up scallops which bury themselves in the mud.
It can destroy everything in the boat's wake and multiple incidents have shown significant damage to the marine ecosystem.
The Wester Ross Marine Protected Area (MPA) was introduced in 2016. It covers about 231 sq miles (600 sq km) of inland waters including Loch Broom, Grunard Bay and Loch Ewe.
The seabed, which was shaped by retreating glaciers from the end of the last ice age, provides a habitat for flame shells and maerl (hard seaweed) beds which in turn create shelter for other plants and animals including sea cucumbers, scallops and sea urchins.
But in 2019 a dredger illegally dragged its gear through the MPA while fishing off the small island of Eilean Dubh. Subsequent dives to the site documented extensive damage.
Experts say it may take at least a decade to recover fully but observations using a remotely operated underwater drone are proving encouraging.
Significant numbers of sea cucumbers – which can bury themselves under the sand to escape fishing gear – have been observed in the recovery zone.
Cat sharks, cushion sea stars and crabs have been spotted along with the return of some algaes, but more complex eco-systems are still some years away from emerging.
In a different part of the MPA which has never been disturbed, the seabed is seen to remain healthy, serving as a benchmark for restoration efforts.
🇰🇷 한국어 요약
안녕하세요, 청소년 여러분! 오늘은 바다 생태계가 어떻게 회복될 수 있는지 보여주는 흥미로운 뉴스입니다. 스코틀랜드의 여름 섬 근처에서 불법 조업으로 인해 파괴된 해저 바닥이 회복되는 징후가 발견되었어요. 이는 바다 생태계가 인간이 간섭하지 않고 보호해 준다면 스스로 치유할 수 있다는 희망적인 신호입니다.
하지만 여전히 바닥을 긁어 모는 조업 방식인 드레징 (Dredging) 은 해양 생태계에 큰 피해를 줍니다. 과학자들은 해저 보호 구역 (MPA) 을 설정하여 이를 막고자 노력하고 있습니다. 비록 완전히 회복되려면 10 년 이상 걸릴 수 있지만, 해삼이나 불가사리 같은 생물들이 다시 돌아오는 모습을 확인하며 긍정적인 전망을 보이고 있어요. 우리가 자연을 보호하는 것이 얼마나 중요한지 다시 한번 생각해보는 시간이 되었으면 좋겠습니다.
🔑 핵심 단어 (Vocabulary)
- Recovery – 회복 – Early signs of recovery have been found.
- Ecosystem – 생태계 – The marine ecosystem is able to repair itself.
- Dredging – 준설 (바닥을 긁어내는 조업) – Dredging is regarded as one of the most damaging fishing methods.
- Habitat – 서식지 – The seabed provides a habitat for flame shells.
- Illegal – 불법적인 – A dredger illegally dragged its gear through the MPA.
- Protected – 보호된 – An area of protected seabed was destroyed.
- Observe – 관찰하다 – Observations using a remotely operated underwater drone are proving encouraging.
- Complex – 복잡한, 다층적인 – More complex eco-systems are still some years away.
- Indicator – 지표, 신호 – This large fish nest is a strong indicator of seabed recovery.
- Shelter – 피난처, 보호 – Shelter for other plants and animals including sea cucumbers.
🔗 원문 링크
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20y9zlzwyzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss