date:May 20, 2014
clams, but the practice of electrofishing by passing an electric current into the seabed is against the law.
Some vessel operators have been using the technique, banned by the EU since 1998, to gather significant quantities of razor clams worth several thousands at current market prices in a single fishing trip.
Following a consultation with all those involved in the industry, the Scottish Government will introduce new licensing arrangements by creating a specific additional authority, with t