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The seas around Britain face an ecological disaster because of over fishing and pollution, a new report warns. Many fish species that were once common are either vastly reduced in number or locally extinct, the Marine Conservation Society (MSC) says. Juvenile Atlantic cod: (left) and spiny lobster or 'crawfish' (right): both are rarely see in British waters Its report Silent Seas warns that without urgent action to protect marine life and to limit the damage already inflicted marine ecosystems will fail. The MSC launched its latest report in support of its call for a Marine Bill to be introduced in the Queen's Speech which would designate protections zones where all fishing would be outlawed. MCS head of conservation, Dr Simon Brockington who compiled the report, said: "Echoing Rachel Carson's "Silent Spring", Silent Seas... [read full story]
