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Scottish government to make amendments on economic link licence condition
Marine Scotland has published the outcome report on the “Consultation on proposal to amend …
Carmichael welcomes new date for post-Brexit fisheries debate
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has welcomed confirmation this week that the parliamentary …
Shetland fishermen feature in MSC UK’s Sustainable Seafood Campaign
The MSC certified Shetland scallop and brown crab fishery and its fishermen will feature in a nationwide …
Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation ban landing of berried lobsters
The Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) is bringing in Scotland’s first ban on …
Fishing for Data Project- why should fishermen collect environmental data?
SafetyNet Technologies and Heriot Watt University (HWU) are collaborating on the ‘Fishing for Data’ …
Carmichael to lead renewed parliamentary debate on post-Brexit fisheries
Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has made a renewed call for interested parties in …
Seafood processors show support for North East Scotland Green Freeport bid
Seafood processors today gave their backing to the North East Scotland Green Freeport bid, which if …
Creel Fisheries Management Plan announced for the Clyde
A new creel fisheries management program has come into being on 01 September 2022 to help tackle …
SCFF claims misrepresentation on proposed exclusion zones for mobile gear
The Scottish Creel Fishermen’s Federation has written a response to claims they are seeking a ban of mobile fishing gear inside the 3-nautical mile limit and the 12-nautical mile limit.
Scottish mackerel and herring processors call for urgent action on soaring energy costs
The Scottish Pelagic Processors Association (SPPA) – the representative organisation for Scotland’s mackerel …
Small-scale fishing at a loss to highly-funded NGOs says Association leader
Environment based Non-Governmental Organisations are causing constant stress and anxiety for …
Energy crisis spiralling out of control says Scottish Seafood chief
The CEO of the Scottish Seafood Association, Jimmy Buchan, today raises further concerns on the spiralling …