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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 26 August 2015
27th August 2015
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on Fish Exports Jan-Jun 2015. Read the full update
New Guidance note on dealing with species below Minimum Conservation Reference Size (MCRS)
19th August 2015
Marine Scotland, in conjunction with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and Food Standards Scotland, have published a guidance note that explains the requirements concerning the catching, landing, storage, marketing and transportation of catches of species subject to the landing obligation which are below the Minimum Conservation Reference Size (MCRS). This Guidance Note will…
Journal article on “Evaluating the effectiveness of a seasonal spawning area closure” published
17th August 2015
A study into measures introduced over a decade ago to protect spawning cod in the Firth of Clyde by researchers from the University of Glasgow and Marine Scotland Science has found no evidence that it had led to local recovery of cod numbers by 2010. The study, published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science,…
#Walktaework
13th August 2015
To celebrate the benefits of walking to work, people across Scotland are being asked to share a photo of their walking journey. Whatever you see, we want you to share it. The people who capture the best #WalkTaeWork photos will win a brand new Fitbit Charge HR! Capture an image from your walk to work, post…
Tracking the ocean
11th August 2015
Seven ocean drifters have been released off the West of Shetland as part of the latest Marine Scotland Science research to track ocean currents. Understanding ocean currents is essential in planning for any emergency situation in our seas, while the data can also help scientists measure environmental trends such as climate change. The drifters, which…
The Torry clean-up continues
9th August 2015
Volunteers from Marine Scotland, the Marine Conservation Society, Dolphinwatch other local colleagues are continuing with the regular beach cleaning near the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. Most recently, they were joined by local dog-walkers, so everyone seems to be joining in. So far the total clean up effort, which has included more that 80 volunteers and 235 hours of…
Reminder: Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan consultation
7th August 2015
This is a reminder that the pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan, along with supporting documents, has been developed by a working group consisting of Marine Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and Highland Council and is now out for public consultation until 6 September 2015. It is important that we receive your comments…
MRV Alba na Mara: survey 1315A programme
6th August 2015
Duration: 1-10 September 2015 Equipment: 2 x BT 201 Prawn net – One rigged with separator panel and two 80mm codends – one rigged with a single live capture codend Grid with separator bar 80mm codend with SMP Trawl doors Sweeps, bridles, backstrops and pennants Spare netting and twine PSL5000 light unit x 2 2 x…
MRV Alba na Mara: survey 1215A programme
5th August 2015
Duration: 12 – 28 August 2015 Gear: 60 mm prawn trawl BT 201 2 x Day grabs and 1 x sieving table Towed TV sledge, 600m umbilical towing cable and cameras (plus backup) TV drop frame (large version) Lasers and bracket for drop frame Prawn sorting table Objectives To obtain estimates of the distribution and…
Recreation and Tourism Survey
3rd August 2015
Marine Scotland is launching its first national survey of recreation and tourism around the Scottish coast and seas. It covers a vast array of activities and tourism businesses in, on or next to the sea and by telling us who does what and where the survey will help recreation be appropriately recognised in the marine…