Fisherman must pay ?50,000 after being caught fishing illegally off Wales

Mark Powell was spotted by Royal Navy patrol dredging for scallops in a special area of conservation in Cardigan BayA fisherman has been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling ?50,000 after he was caught dredging for scallops in a conservation area protected because it is a precious habitat for marine animals including dolphins.Mark Powell, the skipper of The Golden Fleece II, was spotted by a Royal Navy patrol dredging for scallops in a special area of conservation off the coast of Wales. Continue reading...