Science ignored – fishermen fish on

WWF – the World Wildlife Fund – published a report last month showing that over the past nine years fishing quotas have been set on average 45% higher than the recommended scientific advice. So ministers have approved the catching of 6.2 million tonnes of fish above the level that biologists see as basic to sustainability.

The 6.2 million tonnes does not include the quantity of fish that is thrown overboard and (dead) and not registered as catch. However, Arran is doing its best to provide a safe haven where fish can breed and young stock can with any luck grow to maturity. COAST sends us the following article.