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The Scottish Government is exploring banning or restricting bottom trawling in 20 of Scotland’s offshore marine protected areas

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Marine havens free from bottom-trawl fishing will rejuvenate our seas and communities

The family-run Whiteshore Cockles in North Uist said they had to 'take urgent action' after the new fishing processing plant failed

The family-run Whiteshore Cockles in North Uist said they had to 'take urgent action' after the new fishing processing plant failed

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Firm admits to 'burying dead fish' on Scottish beach and warns of 'death threat'

The veteran TV presenter’s comments come after footage surfaced of a fish firm allegedly 'burying' dead and diseased salmon on a beach in Scotland

The veteran TV presenter’s comments come after footage surfaced of a fish firm allegedly 'burying' dead and diseased salmon on a beach in Scotland

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Chris Packham says fish farming is a 'monstrosity' following ‘salmon burying’ footage

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation said despite efforts to find a solution to the problem, mobile fishing, and floating offshore wind farms “are simply not able to co-exist”

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Giant floating wind farms threaten to destroy Scotland's fishing sector, says expert

The plans were given the green light after a bid for another farm was rejected

The plans were given the green light after a bid for another farm was rejected

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Plans for new fish farm on Scottish island given green light

The Abernethy Pearl was expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000 when it went under the hammer on Wednesday

The Abernethy Pearl was expected to fetch between £40,000 and £60,000 when it went under the hammer on Wednesday

Largest Scottish freshwater pearl sells for huge sum six decades after being found

The Scottish Government has proposed banning trawlers in some of the country's Marine Protected Areas

The Scottish Government has proposed banning trawlers in some of the country's Marine Protected Areas

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Scottish Government proposes trawling ban in Marine Protected Areas

Thomas Hanlan had just started fishing on the island of Inchcruin on Monday afternoon when he made the alarming discovery

Thomas Hanlan had just started fishing on the island of Inchcruin on Monday afternoon when he made the alarming discovery

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'I left rapidly': Man finds eight-foot snake skin on island while fishing in loch

Research by Survation found that across Scotland, 40% of people think the health of the country’s fisheries has declined in the past 20 years

Research by Survation found that across Scotland, 40% of people think the health of the country’s fisheries has declined in the past 20 years

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Majority of Scotland’s coastal communities fear decline in health of fisheries

David Cameron has vetoed a fishing agreement between Scotland and Ireland

David Cameron has vetoed a fishing agreement between Scotland and Ireland

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David Cameron vetoes fishing agreement between Scotland and Ireland

The costal fishing town of Eyemouth, where the first ever service will be held

The costal fishing town of Eyemouth, where the first ever service will be held

First-ever remembrance service announced to commemorate fishermen lost at sea

The exhibition is to be staged at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, created by artist Stephanïe Vandëm

The exhibition is to be staged at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, created by artist Stephanïe Vandëm

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

'From mountain to sea': Scottish fishing communities inspire new exhibition

The eight crew are reported to be well

The eight crew are reported to be well

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Huge rescue operation prompted as fishing boat sinks off coast of Shetland

A salmon farmer holds a young fish at the Strondoir Bay fish farm at Loch Fyne, Scotland

A salmon farmer holds a young fish at the Strondoir Bay fish farm at Loch Fyne, Scotland

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Scottish salmon named UK’s top food export for 2023

Species most at risk include fish, birds and mammals such as cod, salmon, trout, harbour seal, gulls, shag and guillemot

Species most at risk include fish, birds and mammals such as cod, salmon, trout, harbour seal, gulls, shag and guillemot

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Scotland’s marine and coastal species critically endangered or in rapid decline

We live on an island in which we are blessed with a bounty from the sea

We live on an island in which we are blessed with a bounty from the sea

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Karen Adam: This is why we should all eat more Scottish fish

Willie John MacLean is a skipper in Mallaig

Willie John MacLean is a skipper in Mallaig

Photography exhibition displaying 'pride' in fishing sector to tour Scotland

The pilot scheme will take place in the North East of Scotland over two years

The pilot scheme will take place in the North East of Scotland over two years

Pilot scheme aims to tackle exploitation of workers in Scotland's fishing industry

Scotland’s seas are vast and rich. We have a long and important cultural connection to the sea

Scotland’s seas are vast and rich. We have a long and important cultural connection to the sea

Our seafood’s reputation is good but we must do better

Scotland has the opportunity to create economic wealth from its coastal communities, writes Craig Berry

Scotland has the opportunity to create economic wealth from its coastal communities, writes Craig Berry

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Craig Berry: Scotland can chart a course for a resilient and thriving coastal economy

The charity says fishing practices surrounding scampi production aren't sustainable

The charity says fishing practices surrounding scampi production aren't sustainable

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Scampi comes at 'unsustainable cost' says charity as it urges shoppers to avoid

Marine conservation groups say urgent action is needed to help fish stocks recover

Marine conservation groups say urgent action is needed to help fish stocks recover

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Just 13 per cent of wild fish populations in UK deemed truly sustainable to eat

A number of fish have been found dead in the River Spey

A number of fish have been found dead in the River Spey

Probe launched as more than 50 fish found dead in Scottish river

A new survey suggested Scots support banning fishing in 40% of Scotland's waters

A new survey suggested Scots support banning fishing in 40% of Scotland's waters

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Poll suggests support for fishing ban in 40 per cent of Scottish waters

A view of Peterhead harbour in 2015

A view of Peterhead harbour in 2015

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SeaFest's fishermen and chefs shows that Fishing for the Future isn’t just a slogan

A Scottish trade mission is aiming to promote the country's aquaculture sector

A Scottish trade mission is aiming to promote the country's aquaculture sector

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Scottish aquaculture mission heads to Norway in search of global growth

A new consultation proposes that tracking devices be fitted to all commercial fishing vessels under 12 metres long

A new consultation proposes that tracking devices be fitted to all commercial fishing vessels under 12 metres long

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Small fishing boats in Scotland could be tracked under new plans

HPMAs would restrict fishing in 10% of Scotland’s waters

HPMAs would restrict fishing in 10% of Scotland’s waters

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Have your say: Is shelving HPMAs the right move?

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

The Court of Session in Edinburgh

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Scottish Government body 'acted unlawfully' in fishing licence row, court rules

Loch Long, within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond national park, is the proposed site of the controversial salmon farm

Loch Long, within the boundaries of the Loch Lomond national park, is the proposed site of the controversial salmon farm

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Locals warn SNP ministers against overruling block on fish farm in national park

Pesticide limits for fish farms have been increased after pressure from the sector

Pesticide limits for fish farms have been increased after pressure from the sector

Who knows what cumulative effects fishing and farming chemicals will have?

Permitted concentrations of the lice-killing chemical emamectin followed a series of interventions from salmon farming companies, based on private research

Permitted concentrations of the lice-killing chemical emamectin followed a series of interventions from salmon farming companies, based on private research

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Limit for toxic sea lice chemical increased after industry lobbying

Planning Minister Joe FitzPatrick will decide whether an application to build a fish farm in Loch Long (location pictured) will be approved

Planning Minister Joe FitzPatrick will decide whether an application to build a fish farm in Loch Long (location pictured) will be approved

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SNP ministers take direct control over controversial fish farm planning appeal

Even when everyone concerned knows there is need for restraint in exploiting a resource, it is in no one’s individual interest to do so

Even when everyone concerned knows there is need for restraint in exploiting a resource, it is in no one’s individual interest to do so

Tragedy of the commons explains what happens in a fishing free-for-all

Stephen Flynn demanded answers from Rishi Sunak on whether people could now only protest 'on his terms'

Stephen Flynn demanded answers from Rishi Sunak on whether people could now only protest 'on his terms'

Coronation of King Charles III

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Stephen Flynn takes Rishi Sunak to task on coronation arrests

We need to listen to our fishing communities to ensure their survival, writes Karen Adam MSP

We need to listen to our fishing communities to ensure their survival, writes Karen Adam MSP

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Scotland's fishing communities deserve better from politicians

If Scotland is to have a fishing industry in decades to come, we need to take action

If Scotland is to have a fishing industry in decades to come, we need to take action

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If Scotland is to have a fishing industry in decades to come, we need to take action

Should trawling the sea bed be regarded differently from picking wild flowers?

Should trawling the sea bed be regarded differently from picking wild flowers?

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Why should plants and wildlife be protected, but not fish?

Karen Adam has welcomed reassurances from the Scottish Government that HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

Karen Adam has welcomed reassurances from the Scottish Government that HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

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SNP MSP welcomes reassurance HPMAs will not be 'imposed' on coastal communities

Environmental groups say if implemented correctly, HMPAs would support recovery of the world’s oceans and benefit local communities.

Environmental groups say if implemented correctly, HMPAs would support recovery of the world’s oceans and benefit local communities.

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People are worried about their livelihoods amid HMPAs concern, says SNP MP

Shieldaig has healthy local fisheries

Shieldaig has healthy local fisheries

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Shieldaig is bustling because its seabed is protected

If everyone recognised the need for careful management of marine life, there would be no need to regulate

If everyone recognised the need for careful management of marine life, there would be no need to regulate

If those fishing would all just ‘play nice’, we wouldn’t need quotas

Kate Forbes has warned a planned fishing ban could be ruinous for rural communities

Kate Forbes has warned a planned fishing ban could be ruinous for rural communities

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Kate Forbes: Highland success story is too precious for reckless policy experiment

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes

SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes

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Forbes vows to scrap plans to ban all forms of commercial and recreational fishing

Fishing group asks government to 'radically rethink' marine protected area plan

Fishing group asks government to 'radically rethink' marine protected area plan

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Fishing group asks government to 'radically rethink' marine protected area plan

More than half of Scots would back a ban on fishing boats dragging nets along the seabed in waters closer to the shore

More than half of Scots would back a ban on fishing boats dragging nets along the seabed in waters closer to the shore

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MSPs to consider ban on trawling and dredging in inshore waters

North sea quotas for UK fisherman have risen

North sea quotas for UK fisherman have risen

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Scotland set for fisheries cash boost as North Sea quotas increase

Fish farms attempt to deter seals by using devices which emit unpleasant sounds.

Fish farms attempt to deter seals by using devices which emit unpleasant sounds.

Harmful seal scarer devices 'banned' from Scottish fish farms after ruling

Access to fishing grounds is being lost to offshore wind farms, according to industry leaders

Access to fishing grounds is being lost to offshore wind farms, according to industry leaders

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Scottish fishing industry warns of 'truly frightening' future as water access lost

There's concern over the decline in the numbers of Scotland's 'iconic' fish species

There's concern over the decline in the numbers of Scotland's 'iconic' fish species

Scottish ministers urged to act to address ‘crisis point’ in wild salmon numbers

A loophole is allowing Russian boats to fish in Scottish waters

A loophole is allowing Russian boats to fish in Scottish waters

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Loophole 'allows Russian boats to take fish worth millions from Scottish waters'

Internationally important reefs around Loch Creran have been harmed by pesticides used in Salmon farming

Internationally important reefs around Loch Creran have been harmed by pesticides used in Salmon farming

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Probe under way into claims of fish farm loch pollution damaging rare wildlife

Scottish salmon has been recognised for its excellence

Scottish salmon has been recognised for its excellence

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‘Our Hebridean hero’: Scottish smoked salmon wins big at global trade show

Seafood producers head overseas with goal of increasing global trade

Seafood producers head overseas with goal of increasing global trade

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Seafood producers head overseas with goal of increasing global trade