Cockle quotas temporarily increased in Dee Estuary to prevent mass die-offs

Cockle quotas temporarily increased in Dee Estuary to prevent mass die-offs

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has temporarily increased cockle quotas in part of the Dee Estuary to thin unusually dense beds and avoid large-scale die-offs. Officials say an exceptionally high number of cockles in the area has created an unusual conservation challenge this year. If beds become overcrowded, large numbers can die off at once, affecting […]