Scallops caught with illuminated pots in fishing breakthrough

Experts have found a method for catching scallops using illuminated pots.

The discovery, made through a partnership between marine scientists and fishermen in the south-west of England, could help create a new low impact fishery to reduce the pressure from dredging, the team said.

Dr Rob Enever, from environmental firm Fishtek, said: "I couldn't believe my eyes. I was sceptical that it would work, but the first time we hauled the pots and saw the scallops inside we knew we had discovered something significant."

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