Deep sea discoveries Scientists find a further two species of colourful deep sea dwelling worms. Shining Bomber (Swima fulgida) (c) Karen J. Osborn

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A clan chief is accusing the Scottish government and SNH of not listening to islanders' concerns about a conservation area. BBC News

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