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SFF urges Prime Minister not to accept bad deal for UK Fishing Industry
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) today urged the Prime Minister to refuse to accept …
Shetland Herring Wanted for New Scientific Study by NAFC Marine Centre
The NAFC Marine Centre UHI is asking Shetland fishermen for help with a new project to determine …
Four New Marine Protected Areas Announced for Scottish Waters
The Scottish Government has announced four news marine protected areas today with a …
Tagged Fish Recaptured in Shetland waters after Three Years
Two fish have been recaptured by local whitefish boats in Shetland waters more than three years after …
End-Of-The-Year Mackerel Fishery Successfully Completed for Scottish fleet
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has confirmed traditional end-of-the year mackerel fishery …
Scottish seafood industry looks ahead, with new Chair for Seafood Scotland
Seafood Scotland’s new appointment brings fresh outlook to lead COVID and Brexit response
Mixed reactions in Scotland as UK Fisheries Act 2020 signed into law
The UK Fisheries Bill has received Royal Assent and has now become the Fisheries Act 2020 after passing ..
Fisheries Innovation Scotland – Support tomorrow’s seafood industry, today
Fisheries Innovation Scotland (FIS) invites expressions of interest (EoI) from organisations across the world to take …
Peterhead Port Authority reponds to UK Freeport Prospectus
The UK Government has launched its Freeports Prospectus which gives further details on the UK Freeport model …
Brexit threat to future of UK Fishing for Litter Scheme as EU funding ends
A successful scheme that supports fishermen who clean up marine litter faces an uncertain future as the UK leaves the European Union
SFF and NFFO send joint letter to British Prime Minister Johnson
In a joint letter to the Prime Minister, the representatives of the UK fishing industry – SFF and NFFO – …
Report shows half of fish in Shetland waters landed by EU vessels
More than half of the fish and shellfish caught in Shetland waters is landed by EU fishing boats, while the local fleet gets less …