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Fines to rogue fishermen fall and illegal fishing escapes prosecution

Billy Briggs, Ally Tibbitt on October 6, 2019October 9, 2019

The number of fines issued to rogue fishermen has decreased over the past three years while skippers caught fishing in protected waters have not been reported to the procurator fiscal, we can reveal.

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Illegal fishing claims after 112 boats seen in Scotland’s protected waters

Billy Briggs on July 31, 2019October 4, 2019

Over 100 boats were reportedly seen in protected fishing areas over the past four years, and campaigners say rogue fishermen are supplying a black market for seafood.

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Video reveals damage by illegal scallop dredging off Jura

Billy Briggs on July 20, 2019July 22, 2019

Video footage of damage to the seabed by illegal scallop dredging off Jura has been obtained by The Ferret, prompting calls for urgent enforcement action to be taken against rogue fisherman.

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Scottish marine wildlife under threat from ‘smash and grab’ trawling

Rob Edwards on July 14, 2019July 17, 2019

Marine wildlife in a vast area of ocean to the north of Scotland is at risk from trawlers because of a gaping loophole in international fishing regulations

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Suspicious scallop dredging reported in the Sound of Mull

Billy Briggs on February 26, 2019April 6, 2019

Suspicious scallop dredging activity has taken place in the Sound of Mull, according to the campaign group, Open Seas.

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Marine Protected Area

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Fines to rogue fishermen fall and illegal fishing escapes prosecution

Environment

Illegal fishing claims after 112 boats seen in Scotland’s protected waters

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Video reveals damage by illegal scallop dredging off Jura

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Scottish marine wildlife under threat from ‘smash and grab’ trawling

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Suspicious scallop dredging reported in the Sound of Mull

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