Sustainability

Scottish fishing sector slams new report alleging industry adding to climate woes

The report urges the Scottish fishing sector to take a more active role in mitigating climate change through fleet modernization and improved fisheries management, but overfishing claims made the industry bristle.

NGOs claim an evaluation of UK fisheries management highlighted that catch quotas have "regularly been set above scientifically recommended sustainable yields, allowing overfishing practices to occur."
NGOs claim an evaluation of UK fisheries management highlighted that catch quotas have "regularly been set above scientifically recommended sustainable yields, allowing overfishing practices to occur."
Published 18 August 2021, 08:24Updated 18 August 2021, 08:24
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