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Scottish White Fish Producers Association
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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.
Migrant workers on Scots fishing boats exploited and abused
Migrant workers on UK fishing boats landing at Scottish ports claim to have suffered physical and racial abuse, with some claiming they were forced to work 20 hour shifts while earning just £3.51 an hour.
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.
‘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
Marine Scotland accused of creating ‘environmental disaster’ by fishing mismanagement
Marine Scotland has been accused of over-seeing "an environmental disaster" by mismanagement of inshore fishing areas where prawns and langoustines are caught.
Scotland fails to protect marine wildlife from trawling, say government scientists
Marine conservation areas have failed to protect wildlife from the fishing industry, according to a study by Scottish Government scientists.
Shellfish businesses offered funding to cope with coronavirus crisis
Shellfish businesses across Scotland have been offered emergency financial help by ministers on the eve of a report by The Ferret revealing the crisis facing prawn and scallop fishermen.