Dozens of protesters campaign against gill netting
Oliver Lindsay
Around 50 protesters gathered at the Market Cross today [Saturday] to make their voices heard about the dangers of gill netting.
The group, representing Fishing Forward UK, marched from the Market Cross to the Fort Cafe.
They carried a gill net spread out to highlight the size of nets in the sea.
Campaigners say the controversial practice of gill netting represents a significant environmental risk.
Gill netting is said to result in nets unintentionally catching sealife.
The protest was backed by Shetland Islands Council.
Elected member for Shetland South Alex Armitage said: “Right now the Scottish government is deciding on its future catching policy.”
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