Posts Tagged ‘Scallop’

 

Illegal Scallop Dredging Allegations

Tuesday, April 13th, 2021

The locations of protected waters around Scotland where illegal scallop dredging allegedly took place during lockdown have been obtained by The Ferret following a freedom of information request. The Ferret…

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40+ Groups demand Marine Scotland Inquiry

Monday, January 7th, 2019

More than 40 charities, fishing bodies and community groups are calling for an inquiry into watchdog Marine Scotland over fears it is unable to protect Scotland’s waters from criminal activity,…

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Anger over reports of illegal dredging

Friday, December 7th, 2018

Image © Open Seas   An investigation has been launched by Marine Scotland after reports of suspected illegal scallop dredging in the protected waters of the Firth of Lorn. The…

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Sturgeon steps into Manx scallop fishing row

Friday, January 19th, 2018
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has held talks with Isle of Man authorities amid concerns new scallop fishing rules are detrimental. Since Monday boats report scallop catches from Manx waters...
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