The Ferret

🔴 NEW: 640,000 tonnes of marine litter enter our oceans every year, trapping marine life and damaging ecosystems. Initiatives in Shetland, like Fishing for Litter, are tackling this deadly debris — but is it enough to turn the tide? https://bit.ly/3VMlTFW

🔴 NEW: Private landowners related to the former Conservative Scottish Secretary, Alister Jack, have been accused of covertly backing a campaign to block plans for a new national park in Galloway. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3Bq5NuF

🔴 NEW: Faults at a Shetland oil site caused its emissions of a potent greenhouse gas to nearly double last year. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4gidMJ9

Scotland’s fish farming industry is vital to the economy but faces criticism over environmental and welfare concerns. Our latest explainer breaks down the complexities of fish farming and its impact. Read more: https://bit.ly/41QT7I7

What is Scotland’s fish farming industry doing to tackle environmental and animal welfare concerns? The Ferret has followed the Loch Broom row all year, speaking to farmers, critics, and researchers. Read more: https://bit.ly/4izhorS

NEW: Photo essay - As part of The Ferret’s Scotland’s Seas in Danger series, photographer Angela Catlin has been travelling across Scotland to document pressing problems impacting our marine environment, as well as potential solutions. https://bit.ly/3ZCI1n4

🔴NEW: Scientists have found the highest ever level of microplastics in Scottish waters, The Ferret can reveal. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3BBcEkK

Earlier this year, we launched 'Scotland's Seas in Danger', a series carried out in partnership with Irpi Media, with support from Journalismfund. For the rest of 2024, The Ferret will dive into the challenges facing our seas and the innovative solutions tackling them https://bit.ly/4g5Sxu1

🔴NEW: Seven fish farming companies have been accused by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog of breaking the law by failing to provide information on fish numbers. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4g08fae

Join our expert panel tomorrow for a discussion on the growing issue of online misogyny and what we can do to tackle its impact on young people. 📌Roma Cultural Centre, Glasgow 🕐 6.30-8.30pm https://bit.ly/3ZnIoSe