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• Friday, June 30th 2023 - 07:52 UTC

  Scotland suspends plans to create Protected Marine Areas in 10% of its waters

  

  Under strong pressure from the fishing industry and some island communities, the Scottish government has scrapped plans to create Highly Protected Marine Areas in 10% of Scotland's seas. The proposals would have restricted fishing and other human activities in some coastal areas, in a bid to protect the environment.