Marine Directorate Communications
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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.
UK Fisheries Act
24th November 2020
Commenting on the UK Fisheries Act receiving Royal Assent, Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing said:
Marine Scotland Science Publications for October
11th November 2020
Marine Scotland Science, as a core Scottish Government (SG) Division, is working to support SG’s overall COVID-19 response. It also continues to sustain critical marine science delivery and has over the last couple of months produced the following notable publications.
Guidance for EU Exit
13th October 2020
A collection of information and guidance to help the seafood sector prepare for the end of the EU Exit Transition Period has been published by the Scottish Government and Food Standards Scotland (FSS).
Marine Scotland Science publications for August/September
7th October 2020
Marine Scotland Science, as a core Scottish Government (SG) Division, is working to support SG’s overall COVID-19 response. It also continues to sustain critical marine science delivery and has over the last couple of months produced the following notable publications.
Food and Drink Fortnight – Spotlight on Sconser Scallops
11th September 2020
In the final part of the series we speak to David Oakes of Sconser Scallops on the Isle Skye which received support through the aquaculture hardship fund. David set up his business, which involves diving to harvest king scallops, in 1987.
Food and Drink Fortnight – Spotlight on Shetland Seafood Auctions
10th September 2020
In the fourth part of the series we speak to Norma Williamson of Shetland Seafood Auctions. Over the pandemic two new fishmarkets opened in Shetland, including Lerwick Fish Market which received £1.73 million funding from the European Maritime Fisheries Fund which is administered by the Scottish Government.
Food and Drink Fortnight – Spotlight on Tobermory Oysters
8th September 2020
In the third part of this series we hear from Shauna Munro who, during the pandemic along with her husband Graeme, has been working to re-establish the shellfish business which her late father David Flockhart set up in the 1970s.
Food and Drink Fortnight – Focus on fishermen working during coronavirus
5th September 2020
In the first of this series we hear from fishermen who received hardship funding from the Scottish Government and hear how this has helped them during challenging circumstances.
Seafood sector preparations for the end of the EU Exit Transition Period
2nd September 2020
A collection of guidance and advice on the the main topics seafood exporters and importers will need to consider in preparing for the end of the EU Exit Transition Period.