What's in the issue

Defra under investigation – for breaking its own environmental laws; Clyde cod closure to go ahead this year – but it could the last one; CIFCA proposes a byelaw that would stop larger vivier vessels working inside 6nm; and solar-powered pioneer Hans Unkles sets off on a UK tour. Plus: a special FN feature looks at how the ground-breaking new scallop pot fishery is developing, and the challenges it poses for regulation and management, and we remember the tragedy of ‘mercy mission’ vessels Lorella and Roderigo, 70 years on.