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Scottish Government accused of “broken promises” over marine protection
The Scottish Government has been accused of “very serious political delays” over its promises to better protect the marine environment.
Photos reveal wildlife toll from trawling for scampi
Campaigners have published 30 photos which they say expose the marine wildlife killed by “destructive” and “wasteful” fishing for scampi around Scotland.
Evidence of scallop dredging found inside Orkney marine protected area
Evidence of scallop dredging has been found inside an Orkney marine protected area, prompting calls for the Scottish Government to “urgently deliver” on its promise to better regulate coastal waters.
Microplastics found in 80 per cent of Scottish coastal waters in last two years
Data released under freedom of information law shows the results of sampling for microplastics in Scottish seas in 2021 and 2022.
Scottish Government ‘breaking promise’ on EU dead fish dumping rules
Scottish ministers have been accused of breaking their promise to uphold European environmental rules by “legalising” the dumping of dead fish at sea.
‘Fiasco’ over missing Clyde cod study
A study relied upon by Scottish ministers to help protect devastated cod populations in the Clyde has gone missing, prompting accusations of a “fiasco”.
Greens ‘sold out to the devil’ on fishing in pact with SNP
The Scottish Greens have “sold out to the devil” by failing to prevent fishing trawlers from damaging the seabed around Scotland, creel fishermen have claimed.
‘Revolving door’ between government and fishing industry criticised as ex-civil servant takes top role
A former civil servant with the Scottish Government has taken on a prominent role with the Scottish White Fish Producers Association (SWFPA) to replace a fisherman fined for illegal dredging.
Scotland’s largest fishing organisation refuses to clarify role of illegal dredger
Scotland’s largest fishing organisation has refused to confirm if it has removed a fisherman from one of its committees after he was fined in court for illegal dredging
