The scientists looked in Loch Broom, Little Loch Broom, Loch Gairloch, Loch Ewe, Gruinard Bay and the Summer Isles.
BBC: Exploration around Ullapool confirms important species
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The sub-sea cable would go from Lewis, cross the sea into Little Loch Broom on the west Highlands coast and land at Dundonnel, near Ullapool.
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However, the uncommon "tall sea pen" was found to be widespread, with high population densities present in the inner basins of Loch Broom and Little Loch Broom.
BBC: Exploration around Ullapool confirms important species