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More than 100 environmental breaches at fish farms
Fish farms have broken environmental rules more than 100 times in the last two years, according to Scottish Government regulators.
Are Scotland and Italy protecting their threatened seas?
Are Scotland and Italy truly protecting their seas? The Ferret takes a closer look at marine protections, challenges, and efforts to safeguard vital ecosystems
Are conspiracy groups trying to hijack farmers’ protests?
With protests planned across Scotland, UK farmers are voicing anger at tax changes. But there are concerns some groups are using the protests to fuel conspiracies about net-zero and more
‘Alarming’ environmental breaches spark calls for tougher action
Nuclear sites, King Charles’ childhood school and a famous battlefield were among nearly 1,000 sites across Scotland which…
NatureScot axes free service for people needing advice on bats
NatureScot, Scotland's nature agency, will end its free bat advice service, sparking fears of illegal bat roost destruction by "desperate homeowners".
Ghost fishing: How marine litter is choking Scotland’s seas
Each year, countless seals, whales, and seabirds fall victim to ghost fishing. In Shetland, efforts to clear lost nets and traps are underway, but is it enough to safeguard our waters?
Revealed: landowner backing for anti-national park campaign
Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway.
Surge in potent form of climate pollution at oil site
Faults at a Shetland oil site caused its emissions of a potent greenhouse gas to nearly double last year, The Ferret has found.
Can a Norwegian seafood giant allay locals’ fears over a Highland fish farm?
Academics and fish farms are teaming up to tackle big challenges like fish welfare, algae blooms, and sustainable innovations in aquaculture. But will it work?