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North Devon fishing industry is facing ruin and set to collapse following a ban on ray fishing.

The North Devon fishing industry is facing ruin and set to collapse following a ban on ray fishing. Local fishermen are facing selling their boats and Appledore Fish Dock has closed down after the unexpected ban left the industry contemplating the loss of almost three quarters of its revenue. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has levied the ban, which includes the Bristol Channel, after the country as a whole went over its quota for the year. Read the rest here 14:19