'Beyond priceless': how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland's Summer Isles | Scotland
Key takeaway
A decade-long ban on scallop dredging in Scotland's Summer Isles has revived marine life and scallop stocks.
- Step 1 · The triggera decade-long ban on scallop dredging removes destructive seabed activity in the Summer Isles
- Step 2 · Knock-onscallop and fish populations recover, increasing the sustainable yield for low-impact operators
- Step 3 · Knock-onlocal SMEs like Keltic Seafar and creel fishermen see higher, more reliable catches and improved income
- Step 4 · Reaches youmarine tourism and local supply chains benefit from a healthier ecosystem and product quality
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Source: theguardian.com
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