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March 27, 2008 · about 18 years ago

Sea bed fear prompts fishing ban

Fishing for scallops has been banned in part of Cardigan Bay over fears it could be damaging the sea bed in a special area of conservation. A three-mile restriction zone has been placed around an area off the Ceredigion coast between New Quay and Cardigan, some 12 miles in length.

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Fishing for scallops has been banned in part of Cardigan Bay over fears it could be damaging the sea bed in a special area of conservation. A three-mile restriction zone has been placed around an area off the Ceredigion coast between New Quay and Cardigan, some 12 miles in length.

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