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Bottom-trawl fishing consultation launched in Scotland
The Scottish government has embarked on a public consultation that could ban bottom-trawl fishing across 20 offshore marine protected areas. For 15 of these, the government is considering two options – banning bottom trawling across the whole site or protecting only ‘features’, such as reefs – where they are present. For the remaining five, only site-wide bans are being proposed. “These ocean havens are home to some of Scotland’s most incredible marine wildlife, and this is our chance to restore, replenish and regenerate Scotland’s seas,” said Hugo Tagholm, executive director of Oceana UK. “The Scottish government’s consultation on this vital issue is welcome and much needed.” more, >>CLICK TO READ<<< 18:52
