The article discusses the fisheries in the Forth-Tay estuaries. The main species caught include Nephrops, salmon, haddock, lobster, and sprat. Different types of fishing methods are used to catch these fish, with some species declining in landings over time. The estuarine environment is crucial for the early life stages of certain fish like plaice and cod. Some fish stocks, like Nephrops and lobster, are heavily exploited, leading to decreased landings. Overall, the fisheries in the area have changed significantly in the past century, with some fisheries ceasing while new ones, like Nephrops and sprat, have emerged.