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On Your Farm visits the Isle of Man, where Caz Graham braves the breakers of the Irish sea to discover how its world-renowned scallop beds are being restored. 3 years after the creation of a marine nature reserve in Ramsay Bay, fishermen and conservationists are working together to discover whether fishing can thrive in this complex and diverse marine habitat. The island currently has five marine protected areas, closed to or restricting fishing, primarily for the enhancement of the scallop stocks. The longest running of these is the Port Erin closed area, which was established in 1989 and is recognised worldwide for its success. Caz Graham investigates what impact these closed zones are having on local fishermen and asks if they can work for marine life and for commercial fishing. Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Anna Varle.
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