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Why trawling is still allowed in protected Scottish waters

Environmentally damaging fishing practices continue across Europe even in protected areas, conservation groups say.

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Pipeline operator faces record fine after Gulf of Mexico oil spill

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North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline

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Ocean plastics an ‘existential threat’ to marine diversity - report

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Watch: Seal jumps onto photographer’s boat to escape orcas

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