Fishermen in Shetland have joined forces with the local Green party to demand a ban on gill-netting in Scottish waters. This has been a serious issue for over a decade, and the unlikely alliance between fishermen and greens is symbolic…
‘Shetland Fishermen’ is a collective term for three organisations that together serve the interests of Shetland’s fish catching industry: Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA), Shetland Fish Producers’ Organisation (SFPO) and Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO). Although legally distinct, and with different…
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