Marine Directorate Communications
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Faroe fisheries agreement delivers for Scotland’s fishing industry
14th March 2024
Bilateral fisheries negotiations with the Faroe Islands, one of Scotland’s closest fishing neighbours, have now concluded for 2024. These agreements set out exchanges of fishing opportunities of quotas and access. The UK/Faroe agreement sets out quota exchanges which will allow UK vessels to fish key species in Faroese waters. This includes quotas for cod, haddock,…
Sixth annual ScotMER symposium draws record attendees
8th March 2024
The ScotMER programme recently held its sixth annual symposium attracting over 1,000 registered attendees from 30 different countries. The symposium took place online over three days and showcased the breadth of active research currently being undertaken by the programme. Attendees heard updates from each of the seven ScotMER receptor groups (described below), as well as…
Seasonal closure to protect spawning cod in long-term interests of fishers and marine environment
9th February 2024
An area of the Firth of Clyde will again be closed to most types of fishing activity in spring 2024 and 2025 to protect spawning cod.
Protecting Wild Salmon
2nd February 2024
Net Zero Secretary Màiri McAllan visited Kelso for the opening of the 2024 salmon fishing season on the Tweed and to launch the Sustainable Rivers Audit.
Sandeel fishing to be banned in Scottish waters
31st January 2024
Fishing for sandeel is to be banned in Scottish waters ahead of the 2024 fishery season, subject to Parliamentary approval.
Bilateral Norway agreement brings additional fishing opportunities
22nd January 2024
Consultations with Norway on exchanges of fishing opportunities with the UK in 2024, including quotas and access, concluded with the signing of an Agreed Record on 14 December. Fishing activity has now commenced in both UK and Norwegian waters under the terms of this agreement.
Shaping Scotland’s marine future
11th January 2024
The Scottish Government has published its new Marine Science and Innovation Strategy highlighting the crucial role of science and innovation in realising the full potential of the marine environment.
New study into significance of Scottish saltmarsh
14th September 2021
A new report has highlighted the significance of saltmarsh in Scotland for trapping and storing carbon, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.
New website for Regional Inshore Fisheries Group Network
5th January 2021
A new website to provide fishers with a source of up to date information has been launched by Scotland’s Regional Inshore Fisheries Group (RIFG) network.
Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy
26th November 2020
In conversation with Mairi Gougeon, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment, about the Scottish Government’s recently published Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy.