Fishing has been central to life on Holy Island in Northumberland for centuries. Now, despite intense opposition, a proposed highly protected marine area, which would effectively kill off local industry, threatens the livelihoods of the island’s 15 fishing families
, a proposed highly protected marine area – which would effectively kill off local industry – threatens the livelihoods of the island’s 15 fishing familiesMain image: A fishing boat returns to harbour on Lindisfarne as the sun sets, with the
island’s 16th-century castle providing a dramatic backdropFishing supports 15 families on Lindisfarne, but their livelihoods are threatened by the highly protected marine area proposed by Defra, as fishing would be banned inside the 129 sq km zone
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