Trial of fisheries bycatch reduction tool BATmap on the west of Scotland
The trial of a new fisheries bycatch reduction App, which is now available to download, is being carried out by fishing boats on the west coast of Scotland.
UK-registered Fishing Vessel released from MCA detention in Scrabster
Surveyors from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) have now released a UK registered fishing vessel they had detained following allegations …
£9.7 million Revenue to be distributed to Scottish Coastal Communities
Coastal communities across Scotland will receive £9.7 million of revenue generated by the Scottish Crown Estate’s marine assets, providing vital support for responding to the impact of coronavirus
MAIB issues Report on the loss of ‘FV Anna-Marie’ & her Skipper
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has issued its report into loss of the ‘FV Anna-Marie II’ and her skipper in the Sutherland region of Scotland
EU fishing vessels landing even more fish from UK water claims study
EU fishing vessels have been increasing the amount of fish they catch in UK waters at a much faster rate than the UK’s own boats.
The ICES has released their advice on Herring quota for 2021
The ICES has released their recommendations for the 2021 herring fisheries in the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and the southwest of Ireland, along with the West of Scotland and West of Ireland