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Voices from Scotland’s seas urge MSPs to pledge support for fishing

"For coastal communities, fishing is everything. If Fraserburgh didn’t have a fishing industry, it would be a ghost town."

"Fishers were going to sea long before oil and gas and long before offshore wind, and God willing will be there long after they have gone."

"If the scientists and policymakers spent one week on our boats, the rules would look very different."

“We want to be part of the solution – but it’s hard to find space when the sea keeps shrinking.”

"It's not about saying 'no' to development. It's about getting to a point where we can both survive at sea."

"There's space for all of us on the water, but only if we're at the table when decisions are made."

“I’m intent on helping more young people get into the industry and giving them the same advantage I had.”

“No fisherman wants to harm the environment. We just need policies that reflect the reality for boats like mine."

“Fishing isn’t just part of the past, it must be part of the future. We need policies that reflect that.”

"We need the government to hold a tough line and support fishermen.”

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