What activity involves dragging huge nets weighted down with chains and steel plates over the ocean floor to harvest a few species of bottom fish and shellfish?
A) Deep sea aquaculture
B) Long-line fishing
C) Drift-net fishing
D) Purse-seine fishing
E) Trawler fishing

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Trawler fishing involves using huge nets weighted down with chains and steel plates to drag along the ocean floor in order to harvest bottom fish and shellfish. This method is often criticized for its damage to the ocean floor and bycatch of non-target species.

What Activity Involves Dragging Huge Nets Weighted Down with Chains