Stephen Fry and Theo James are starring in 'Bottom Line,' a darkly satirical short film by Blue Marine Foundation, launching on World Ocean Day. The film highlights the destructive practice of bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas, urging the UK government to impose an immediate ban. This initiative comes amidst calls from charities and influential UK MPs, intensified by a recent film by Sir David Attenborough.
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Stephen Fry and Theo James are starring in 'Bottom Line,' a darkly satirical short film by Blue Marine Foundation, launching on World Ocean Day. The film highlights the destructive practice of bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas, urging the UK government to impose an immediate ban. This initiative comes amidst calls from charities and influential UK MPs, intensified by a recent film by Sir David Attenborough.
Trending- 1 Last month: Sir David Attenborough's film released
- 2 Sunday (World Ocean Day, June 8, 2025): 'Bottom Line' film launches
- 3 Before United Nations Ocean Conference: Charities call for immediate ban
- Potential ban on bottom trawling in UK MPAs
- Increased public awareness of marine destruction
- Protection of marine habitats and species
What: Launch of a darkly satirical short film titled 'Bottom Line' starring Stephen Fry and Theo James, produced by Blue Marine Foundation, to raise awareness about and advocate for a ban on bottom trawling in UK marine protected areas.
When: Launching on World Ocean Day (Sunday, June 8, 2025, given the publication date). Calls for ban are being made before the United Nations Ocean Conference. Sir David Attenborough's film was released last month.
Where: United Kingdom (specifically UK marine protected areas, England, Scotland), British marine reserves.
Why: To expose the destructive nature of bottom trawling, which decimates habitats and kills non-target marine species, despite being permitted in most UK MPAs. The goal is to pressure the UK government to impose an immediate ban.
How: Through a satirical short film featuring celebrity ambassadors, public campaigns by ocean conservation charities (Blue Marine Foundation, Only One, Oceana UK), and calls from influential UK MPs.