Finding Nemo a reason for decline in Fish Friday tradition

By Christine Lavelle

SCOTLAND has seen a dramatic decline in the ‘Fish Friday’ tradition, with thousands saying they would not touch fish after watching Finding Nemo.

Eating fish on a Friday used to be seen as an end of the week treat, but a survey has found that only six per cent of Scots regularly uphold the healthy tradition – even though 85 per cent are aware of it.

And, although six out of 10 people across the UK say they are conscious of the health benefits, only 13 per cent opt to feed their family fish on a Friday.

The reasons given for rejecting the long-established routine include a rise in eating out at the weekends, and choosing to order fast food takeaways that are much more widely available now.

In the survey conducted by fish processor John West, 12 per cent of Scots said they did not eat fish regularly because it is too expensive.

But – some reasons were far more bizarre than others.

Declining bee numbers sparks multi million pound investigation

By Christine Lavelle

BEEKEEPERS have welcomed a probe into why numbers of the garden insect have been plummeting in recent years.

Numbers have plunged by as much as 15 per cent over the last two years with fears that the fall could impact on the pollination of plants.

Experts estimate the commercial value of the pollination for producing food at as much as £200m every year.

Now the drop has triggered a £1.8 million research project at the University of Dundee’s Centre for Neuroscience.