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Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022 Published
Marine Scotland has published the Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022 which provides detailed information on the sector's performance Marine Scotland has published the Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2022 which provides detailed information on the tonnage and...
Tragedy Strikes Northeast Scotland Fishing Community
Tragedy has struck the northeast Scotland community of Macduff after a popular local man was drowned after his fishing boat capsized The fisherman who tragically lost his life on Thursday last, 21 September, off Macduff in Scotland has been named locally as Sandy...
Fishermen challenge the idea of a biodiversity crisis in Scotland’s seas
Shetland fishermen say that the extent of the biodiversity crisis in Scotland's seas have been greatly exaggerated Fishermen in Shetland say that the extent of biodiversity loss in the country’s seas has been greatly exaggerated in the public’s mind. While Scottish...
Outer Hebrides Creel Limitation Pilot Survey Findings Published
A survey into the Outer Hebrides Creel Limitation Pilot, a collaboration between RIFG and Marine Scotland, has been published Marine Scotland has presented the findings of the survey made into the operational implications and socio-economic impacts of the Outer...
RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat aids local Scallop Dredger with Overheating Engine
Lerwick lifeboat took the stricken scallop dredger under tow back to the safety of Lerwick harbour. Photo: Lerwick RNLI/RNLI Lerwick Lifeboat launched yesterday afternoon, Tuesday 19 September, to go to the aid of a 16-metre, locally registered scallop dredger. The...
Oceana group report on stocks a ‘naïve assessment’ claims SFF
The SFF has responded to Oceana report, 'Taking Stock - The state of fish populations 2023' calling it a naïve assessment. Photo: Marine Scotland Responding to the latest misleading attack on the state of the UK’s fish stocks, by the corporately-funded, anti-fishing...
Parliamentary recognition for Northern Isles representation at SFF
Alastair Carmichael has lodged a parliamentary motion in recognition of the appointment of Hannah Fennel and Sheila Keith in their new roles as President and Vice-President of the SFF Parliamentary recognition for Northern Isles representation at Scottish Fisherman’s...
Scientists Warning as Oceans reach Near Permanent Heatwave
A new paper from Scottish Association for Marine Science issues a warning as oceans reach a near permanent heatwave Fisheries may need to reduce catch limits to protect heat-stressed stocks, warns Professor. Marine scientists are warning that large parts of the ocean...
Shetland Flapper Skate Tagging Project launched by UHI
Flapper Skate in the in Shetland waters will be the subject of a new two-year project undertaken by Marine Science at UHI Shetland. Photo: Marine Scotland The Marine Science team at UHI Shetland have launched a two-year project to study Europe’s largest skate species,...
SeaFest Peterhead hailed Roaring Success as thousands attend event
SeaFest Peterhead has been hailed a roaring success as thousands descended upon the Blue Toon. Photo: Calum Stuart SeaFest Peterhead hailed roaring success as thousands descend upon the Blue Toon and organisers reveal event’s return Thousands of people came out in...
Funding Announced to Support Protection and Restoration of Wild Salmon
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon announced funding to support the protection and restoration of wild salmon On 07 September 2023, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, visited the...
Scottish Government accused of “Smoke and Mirrors” Protection for Wild Salmon
The Scottish Government has been slammed for its “smoke and mirrors” proposals for the protection of wild salmon from sea lice Conservation and community groups blast Scottish Government for its “smoke and mirrors” proposals to protect iconic wild salmon from sea lice...