Oil threat to fisheries

Fishermen on the east coast of Caithness are worried about plans by Corallian Energy Ltd to drill for oil in the area.

George Carter and other Lybster fishermen say their livelihoods will be at risk when the oil exploration begins this week, with a jack-up drilling rig being placed off the coast at Mid Clyth.

Mr Carter believes the oil drilling could upset the marine eco-system and cause the disappearance of crabs, eels, cod and haddock from the area.