Scottish shellfish exports threatened by EU crisis

The eurozone crisis has threatened sales of shellfish from Scotland, the fishing industry in the Highlands and Islands has warned.

Continental Europe represents more than 80 percent of the market for Scottish prawns, scallops, crab and lobster.

Fishermen and processors hope to boost UK consumption to stabilize sales.

Mallaig and North West Fishermen’s Association has secured a grant from the European Fisheries Fund to help efforts to promote the produce.

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