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‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
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‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles

I love how this story shows the power of community and nature working together. After a decade-long ban on scallop dredging around Scotland’s Summer Isles, the marine life has bounced back spectacularly. The fragile maerl seaweed beds, vital nurseries for fish and scallops, are thriving again, and local fishermen are seeing more variety in their catches. It’s not just about the environment – the local economy benefits too, with sustainable fishing methods bringing fresh opportunities and peace between fishers.
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