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The Scottish Government and environment agency NatureScot must step in to protect “critically endangered” freshwater pearl ...

It would be a tragic irony if a population was wiped out because the body supposed to protect them didn’t do it’s job properly.

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“We’re more worried about fish and the (EU-protected) Freshwater Pearl Mussel than about people,” Fine Gael councillor Michael Creed added. Fianna Fáil councillor Patrick Gerard Murphy said ...

Vick was also seen actively participating at the Kielder Salmon Centre, where she assisted with gathering juvenile freshwater pearl mussels. Matt began the episode with great enthusiasm ...

BBC Countryfilehost Matt Baker was back on Sunday night, and just minutes into the programme, he made a "special" announcement. The TV star informed viewers that he was joined by a brand new ...

The Scottish Government and environment agency NatureScot must step in to protect “critically endangered” freshwater pearl mussels before ...

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She will also join the team at the Kielder Salmon Centre where the radio presenter will collect juvenile freshwater pearl mussels. Countryfile's series editor Mark Beech said that he is "thrilled ...

She will also work together with the team at the Kielder Salmon Centre, getting some first-hand experience on collecting juvenile freshwater pearl mussels. "We are thrilled to welcome Vick Hope ...