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The French government is being sued for failing to outlaw bottom trawling in Marine Protected Areas.

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The French government has been formally asked by the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) and Defense des Milieux Aquatiques (DMA) to address its noncompliance with EU and French regulations pertaining to bottom trawling, one of the most damaging fishing methods. These regulations are obviously broken by allowing this practice to continue in some of France's most biodiverse and endangered marine areas. The NGOs claim that this situation puts the long-term sustainability of the fisheries in jeopardy in addition to compromising the integrity of these places. Legal action will be taken in a French court if the government fails to appropriately respond to this formal request. The request specifically targets two maritime protected areas, Chausey and Bancs des Flandres, where bottom trawling is causing habitat destruction. A major factor in the decline of marine biodiversity is bottom trawling, which is the practice of dragging weighted nets across the seabed. It unintentionally captu

Henan province in China's AlUla fortifies cultural links to preserve its legacy

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 Henan province in China's AlUla fortifies cultural links to preserve its legacy                                                                            Source arabnews.com RIYADH: In an effort to preserve cultural legacy, the Cultural Heritage Administration of the Chinese province of Henan and the Royal Commission for AlUla have formed a strategic alliance. According to Saudi Press Agency, the signing supports RCU's objectives to expand its international network within the context of the Saudi-Chinese collaboration. The agreement is in line with the "AlUla, Wonder of Arabia" exhibition, which is on view through April 11 at Beijing's Palace Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Featuring multiple parts, displays, archaeological artefacts, and heritage objects from historical places in AlUla, the festival has drawn over 250,000 visitors thus far. With an emphasis on archaeology, protecting cultural assets and museums, research collaboration, talent development,