Marine Scotland Communications

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Controls for wild wrasse fisheries

1st December 2020

Mandatory controls over the harvesting of wild wrasse for managing sea lice in the salmon farming industry have been announced by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing.

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New focus for farmed fish group

30th October 2020

The cause of fish mortality, impact of climate change and development of treatments will be the focus for the newly refreshed Farmed Fish Health Framework.

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Applications still open for COVID-19 freezing scheme

8th October 2020

Aquaculture businesses affected by the collapse of markets due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic can still apply for funding to cover the costs of maintaining unsold stock.

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Joint Warrior 202

2nd October 2020

The Joint Warrior 202 exercise will take place in Scottish waters from 4 – 15 October. Organised by the Ministry of Defence (MoD), Joint Warrior is part of a major programme of exercises involving: land forces, warships, submarines and aircraft from NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) partners in UK waters.

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Surveys to look at impact of coronavirus on marine businesses

29th September 2020

A number of surveys have been launched to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Scotland’s marine sectors.

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Food and Drink Fortnight – Spotlight on Women in Scottish Aquaculture

7th September 2020

In the second part of our Food and Drink Fortnight series we hear from the new co-chairs of the Women in Scottish Aquaculture (WiSA) Rowena Hoare and Teresa Garzon who explain how they have led the group through these challenging times.

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Proposed seafish amendments for UK Fisheries Bill

3rd September 2020

Suggested Scottish Government seafish amendments for the UK Fisheries Bill.

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New research into marine renewables

28th July 2020

New insights on seabird behaviour and best practice methods for licensing will help government and industry better understand the implications of marine renewables on seabirds.

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Update to angling restrictions

20th July 2020

Restrictions on angling have been eased as Scotland moves through Phase 3 of the routemap out of lockdown.

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