Gannets are large seabirds (genus Morus) known for their long bills and 2m wingspan; currently at center as gannet-hunt licence is rejected amid conservation fears.
NatureScot has refused a licence for Scotland’s last remaining guga hunt on Sula Sgeir, citing concerns that harvesting 500–2,000 young gannets could affect the gannet population and site integrity. Campaigners celebrate as activists urge Parliament to permanently ban the exemption that allows the hunt.