The British and French governments are discussing ways to address the so-called "scallop wars" between English and French fishermen.<br /> Violent clashes escalated in the English Channel last week over the harvesting of scallops, with boats ramming into each other and projectiles being thrown. <br />French fishermen argue their British counterparts have an unfair advantage as they don't have restrictions on scallop harvesting. <br />Paris restricts French boats from operating in the area between May and October in order to protect shellfish numbers.<br />The French government has said its navy would intervene in future clashes to ease tensions.<br />The UK said it hopes both sides can reach an "amicable" solution. <br />
