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Scottish Government Investigates Scallop Dredging in Protected Waters

10/3/2025

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The Scottish government confirmed it is investigating two boats allegedly scallop dredging in a Loch Alsh marine protected area (MPA).
Open Seas says incident highlights monitoring failures in protected waters.
Bally Philp, a fisherman, reported dredging that lasted hours, and the boats left after notice.
The owner of one boat seeks answers from Marine Scotland about information from fishery officers.

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The Scottish government confirmed it is investigating two boats allegedly scallop dredging in a Loch Alsh marine protected area (MPA).
Open Seas says incident highlights monitoring failures in protected waters.
Bally Philp, a fisherman, reported dredging that lasted hours, and the boats left after notice.
The owner of one boat seeks answers from Marine Scotland about information from fishery officers.