Marine Scotland Communications
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What happens when you meet your marine neighbour
31st May 2016
Last week, marine researchers from Aberdeen took part in a “Meet Your Marine Neighbour” networking event at the Town and County Hall in Aberdeen City Centre. Researchers from many fields took part, from aquaculture to oceanography, pharmaceuticals to law, and included people from academia, industry, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and government. The event was sponsored by the…
New guidance supports tidal sector and helps protect wildlife
27th May 2016
Renewable energy development in the sea needs to be sustainable and undertaken in the light of the best current understanding of environmental impacts. The potential for marine wildlife to collide with underwater turbines is an important element of risk assessments for tidal stream turbine projects, and new Guidance has just been published by Scottish Natural Heritage…
Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – May 2016
26th May 2016
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries 2015 statistics. Read the full update
Scottish Natural Heritage – May 2016 e-newsletter
25th May 2016
The latest edition of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) e-newsletter is now available online. This edition has articles on Pentland Action, the 10th anniversary for Glasgow Green Network and exciting opportunities for students and graduates who will be based across various National Nature Reserves managed by SNH. Further Information Read the newsletter online
SEWeb – A vote for LIFE
23rd May 2016
Since 2005, the Best LIFE Environment projects have been recognised at an annual award ceremony and for the second year running, you have the chance to choose your favourite project! A total of 25 projects have been shortlisted for the LIFE Citizens’ Award – 24 Best LIFE Environment projects, plus one LIFE Information & Communication…
European Maritime Day: Part Two – the SIMCelt project
19th May 2016
The 18th and 19th May celebrate European Maritime Day (EMD) – the annual meeting point for Europe’s maritime community to network, discuss, and agree joint action on work connected to the marine environment. EMD 2016 has been organised in cooperation with the City of Turku and the Finnish government and focuses on the theme of “Investing in competitive…
European Maritime Day: Part One – the NorthSEE project
18th May 2016
The 18th and 19th May celebrate European Maritime Day (EMD) – the annual meeting point for Europe’s maritime community to network, discuss, and agree joint action on work connected to the marine environment. EMD 2016 has been organised in cooperation with the City of Turku and the Finnish government and focuses on the theme of “Investing in competitive…
STEM in Scotland – what do you think?
16th May 2016
This year, Equate Scotland is celebrating 10 years of increasing the number of women in science, engineering, technology and the built environment. Significant progress has been made and issue is a national priority, but there is still a long way to go make equality in STEM a reality. Marine Scotland Science is a huge supporter of…
Scottish Marine Tourism and Recreation webcast
13th May 2016
According to the Scottish Marine Recreation and Tourism Survey report published in March this year, marine recreation and tourism expenditure in Scotland is estimated to amount to £3.7 billion per year. About the survey: More than 2,500 responses, many more than any other similar survey in Scotland; Covers 23 different recreation and tourism activities; and,…
Promoting Best Practice for Inshore Fisheries
11th May 2016
Gear conflict is a longstanding and complex problem in Scottish inshore waters. While the majority of fishermen from competing sectors co-operate well on a day to day basis, incidents of gear conflict have existed for decades without any decisive action taken by government. When gear conflict occurs it is very difficult for an enforcement body…