Marine Scotland Communications
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Trio of young fishers receive funding boost
19th November 2021
To coincide with World Fisheries Day we are putting three young fishermen in the spotlight who have each benefitted from a £50,000 grant from the £14 million Marine Fund Scotland to help buy fishing boats.
Outcome of the 2021 annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission
18th November 2021
The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place 9-12 November, with parties agreeing a number of proposals which aim to ensure the conservation and optimum utilisation of fishery resources in the NEAFC Regulatory Area.
Cabinet Secretary announces new blue carbon initiative at international conference
12th November 2021
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announces the Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge, which will provide funding for up to five projects in 2022, at an international Blue Carbon Conference in Edinburgh.
Scottish Government welcomes improvements for langoustine sector
10th November 2021
The Scottish Government has published its response to the Scottish Nephrops Working Group report, which it commissioned to help the nephrops (langoustine) sector identify and deal with the challenges brought on from coronavirus and Brexit.
Outcome of Coastal states consultation on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring
4th November 2021
Coastal States consultations have now concluded with agreement on 2022 catch limits for shared pelagic stocks.
Supporting a collaborative approach to tackling marine litter
24th September 2021
During Recycle Week (20-26 September) we are revisiting support the Scottish Government has provided to businesses and projects to enhance the protection, value and enjoyment of our marine environment.
Monitoring plastic beach litter
21st September 2021
Beaches in the north east of Scotland were up to six times cleaner between 2019 and 2020 compared to previous surveys in the area, a new scientific paper has found.
Working group sets out improvements for langoustine sector
15th September 2021
Recommendations for delivering a profitable, sustainable and fair supply chain for the langoustine (Nephrops) industry have been set out in a new report published by a Scottish Government-formed working group.
Vessels supported through resilience fund
22nd July 2021
More than 850 fishing vessels impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Brexit have received resilience funding from the Scottish Government this year.
Shellfish businesses benefit from resilience fund
22nd July 2021
Seafood resilience funding has helped cover some of the costs of maintaining small shellfish businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and EU Exit.