Marine life recovers in Scotland's Summer Isles ten years after dredging ban
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Marine life recovers in Scotland's Summer Isles ten years after dredging ban

1 hour ago · Originally published 30 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: ‘Beyond priceless’: how a halt to dredging saved the seas of Scotland’s Summer Isles
A decade after local activists and fishers successfully campaigned to ban scallop dredging, the seabed around the Summer Isles is showing a significant revival. The protection of 600 square kilometres of water has allowed rare maerl seaweed and fish populations to recover, securing a more sustainable future for the local coastline.
Source: Guardian Env Highland
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