There are continuing calls for the government to set up a public inquiry into the mass shellfish die off along the North East Coast.
Thousands of crustaceans were wiped out in the event back in 2021, an DEFRA investigation into the causes concluded it was probably the result of a previously unknown pathogen.
But many in the fishing industry are not convinced and local politicians are continuing to pressure the government to take another look.
Here’s Scarborough Councillor, Derek Bastiman:
Many in the fishing Industry remain unconvinced by DEFRA's previous investigation.
Whitby Councillor, Neil Swannick, thinks a full public inquiry is needed:


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