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King scallop fishing season opens today

33 Manx boats hoping for a good catch within new limits

The new king scallop fishing season opens today.

There's a 20% cut in the number allowed to be caught and there are areas where restrictions are in place to preserve stocks.

DEFA Minister Geoffrey Boot says there will be a close watch during the first month of the season to see if the new limits are correct:

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