An investigation is under way after around 50 whelk creels were allegedly laid illegally in the Lamlash notake zone (NTZ).
The creels were discovered by accident last Tuesday and, after an inspection, there were found to be no markings on the buoys. It is believed they had been laid some days before by a fishing boat which is not from this area. They have since been lifted.
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) has been given information and photographs of the boat’s activity, which have been handed over to Marine Scotland compliance. The MV Minna from the Fisheries Protection Agency has been to the area to investigate.