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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Probe launched into suspected illegal scallop dredging
Friday, July 26th, 2019Marine Scotland, the fisheries protection branch of the Scottish Government, has mounted an investigation into a case of suspected illegal scallop dredging on one of the country’s most protected seabeds….
Video evidence revals illegal scallop dredging off Jura
Wednesday, July 24th, 2019Video footage of damage to the seabed by illegal scallop dredging off Jura has been obtained by The Ferret, prompting calls for better enforcement action against rogue fisherman. In June…
Scottish fisher fined for scallop dredging off Guernsey
Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019The skipper of a scallop dredger registered in Scotland has been fined £1,000 after being caught scallop dredging in territorial waters off Guernsey. Stephen Clasper, 54, is master of the…
Calls to ban trawling within 3nm of coastline
Wednesday, January 16th, 2019It is the crystal clear water that forms a beautiful backdrop to many a stunning tourist picture, but the inland waters around Scotland’s coast are also home to some of the…
40+ Groups demand Marine Scotland Inquiry
Monday, January 7th, 2019More 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,…
Film of seabed ‘pulverised’ by scallop dredging
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018Image © Howard Wood, COAST Underwater film footage revealing the damage allegedly caused by illegal scallop dredging has been published by The Ferret in the wake of claims…
Anger over reports of illegal dredging
Friday, December 7th, 2018Image © 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…
‘Scallop wars’ are just a pre-Brexit skirmish
Wednesday, September 5th, 2018
Scallop fishing attracts controversy. Dredgers scrape scallops out of the hollows they make for themselves in the seabed, and in the process disturb seaweed and other sea life that lives...
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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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