In Video: US wildlife officers use ‘electrofishing’ to combat carp pest
Kentucky wildlife officials have used a dramatic method to fight the spread of invasive Asian Carp fish in local waterways.
Fishing
Emergency action urged to protect dwindling North Sea cod stocks
Conservationists are calling for emergency measures to protect the future of North Sea cod after scientists identified plummeting stocks.
I’m the prime minister Nicola Sturgeon least wants – Hunt
Tory leadership candidate Jeremy Hunt has said he is the prime minister Nicola Sturgeon “least wants” because of his commitment to keeping Scotland in the UK.
Scotland urged to reject ‘Britain’s last act of colonialism’ over Rockall
An MSP has called for Scotland to “reject complicity in Britain’s last act of colonialism” and renounce any claims over the island of Rockall.
Scotland urged to reject ‘Britain’s last act of colonialism’ over Rockall
An MSP has called for Scotland to “reject complicity in Britain’s last act of colonialism” and renounce any claims over the island of Rockall.
Fishing dispute breaks out between Scotland and Ireland
A fishing row has erupted between Scotland and Ireland, with the former threatening action if Irish vessels continue to operate in the zone around Rockall, an outcrop in the North Atlantic.
Fears for rural economy as big-spending salmon anglers go abroad after giving up on Scotland
Fishing tourists spending £86m a year in Scotland are going overseas because of plummeting salmon stocks, experts have warned.
Save Our Salmon: World experts starkly warn that time is running out and urge Scottish ministers to stop wringing their hands and start taking action
Leading environmental campaigners, conservationists and anglers today demand emergency government action to save Scotland’s wild salmon from extinction.
Deal to allow live langoustines to be exported to China could bring multi-million-pound boost to Scots fishing
A new deal to allow the export of live langoustines to China is expected to bring a multi-million-pound boost to Scotland’s fishing industry.
Investigation: Global warming and fish farms blamed after the worst salmon season in living memory
THE worst salmon season in living memory has sparked fears that global warming and fish farms are emptying Scotland’s rivers.
Clampdown looms for salmon farms as Holyrood probe sparks ultimatum to protect fish and safeguard lochs
POLITICIANS are to demand an overhaul of regulations governing Scotland’s controversial salmon farming industry.