Bottom trawling is considered destructive because
a.
it destroys sea floor habitats
b.
it depletes fish populations
c.
it shatters deep-sea coral
d.
all of the above

The correct answer is option d. "all of the above".

Explanation:

Bottom trawling is a destructive fishing method that consists of scooping everything in a section of the seafloor by using a large net with heavy weights dragged. Bottom trawling destroys seafloor habitats, depletes fish populations and shatters deep-sea coral because the net scoops everything in its path. This practice has been banned in most of United States west coast. The scientific community along with social groups are fighting to prohibit bottom trawling in all the country and the world.