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NGO ‘out of patience’ with Scotland’s scallop, nephrops FIP

Open Seas is urging consumers to take action on Scotland's scallop and scampi fisheries after becoming concerned that FIPs and regulations are unfit for purpose

By Neil Ramsden | July 14, 2021 09:03 BST
Damage to a scallop bed Open Seas claimed was made by dredging in Loch Carron
Damage that Open Seas claims was made by dredging to Loch Carron's scallop bed in 2016
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Environmental NGO Open Seas is "out of patience" with Scottish fishery improvement projects (FIPs) set up to try and increase the sustainability of the country's scallop and nephrops fisheries, it has said [...]

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