Seabed damaged by fishing showing signs of recovery
Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
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"Cod, of course, is one of the species we all want to see recovered in these areas."
— Phil Taylor , Athlete
"The Scottish public is tired of waiting. More than 16,500 people have added their names to a simple call - stop delaying and start protecting Scotland's marine environment."
— Joe Richards , Activist
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Campaigners say improvements to the area trashed by illegal dredging show that marine protection works.
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