COMMENT: Governments still show colonial attitude
By Daniel Lawson When the Scottish government proposed turning at least 10 per cent of Scotland’s seas into Highly Marine Protected Areas (HPMAs), and banning…
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HPMAs scrapped, government confirms
The Scottish government has confirmed that controversial plans for highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) have been scrapped today (Tuesday). Earlier this year, net zero secretary…
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Fresh fears HPMAs could re-emerge
A Highlands and Islands MSP has raised his concerns the Scottish government might resurrect controversial highly protected marine area (HPMAs) proposals. HPMAs were shelved by…
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WATCH: HPMAs to be put on hold
Plans to stop fishing in 10 per cent of Scottish waters have been put on hold by the government, it was confirmed in Holyrood today…
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Seafood sector condemns HPMAs ahead of government statement
Scotland’s seafood sector (SFF) have called on the government to scrap HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas) ahead of the government’s statement on the controversial policy
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Fishing leader urges Scottish government to rethink HPMAs
Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, has called on rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon to reconsider plans for HPMAS (Highly Protected Marine…
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First ministerial candidate pledges to scrap HPMAs if elected
MSP Kate Forbes, who is hoping to be elected as Scottish first minister next week, has said she will scrap a controversial fishing policy if…
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Green MSP backs controversial HPMAs
A Green MSP has said a controversial policy to designate 10 per cent of Scottish waters as highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) will “benefit fish,…
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