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Update: pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan
16th March 2015
The pre-consultation versions of the pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan, the Sustainability Appraisal, the Socio-Economic Baseline Review and the Regional Locational Guidance are due to be sent to Orkney Islands Council and Highland Council for consideration prior to a formal public consultation beginning in June 2015. The documents will be available on the council…
Marine Scotland supports Seafood in Schools
16th March 2015
Colleages in Marine Scotland are continuing to support the Seafood in Schools initiative by being involved in workshops around the country, telling children more about the work that we do and answering their questions on all things fishy. Events at schools differ but usually involve a series of workshops designed to teach them where seafood comes from, how…
Compliance colleagues welcome a delegation from South Korea
9th March 2015
Marine Scotland Compliance officers in Peterhead had a busy week last week. As well as their normal duties, they were involved with the launch of the new Peterhead Harbour Experience, then they welcomed a delegation of five South Korean fisheries colleagues. The visitors were keen to learn more about how fisheries enforcement is managed in Scotland and their…
Marine Scotland involved with the new Peterhead Harbour Experience
4th March 2015
Marine Scotland Compliance officers have been involved in a new project that has opened in Peterhead. The new Harbour Experience, being run by Peterhead Harbours, offers a number of different activities for schools and colleges. Activities include: Tour of the fish market Tour of the control tower Visit to the lifeboat station & boat Visit…
Oceans and people: The VECTORS Project
3rd March 2015
What are ecosystem services and how can our understanding of them help to improve the health of our oceans? The VECTORS project, an EU-funded marine research project, has developed integrated, research-based knowledge of marine ecosystem services, the value of them to society and the willingness of people to accept changes to them. It has also…
Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 25 February 2015
26th February 2015
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on what plans for new Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) need to consider social impacts alongside economic and environmental impacts. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
National Marine Plan interactive (NMPi) reaches 500 layers
17th February 2015
The number of data layers in our National Marine Plan interactive (NMPi) continues to grow and is now in excess of 500, representing a huge data resource for use by everyone. New data layers continue to be added and amongst the recent layers are: Scotland’s Marine Atlas (2011) Overall Assessment (as 4 layers) A new section called ‘National Marine…
Experts to look at ways of accelerating the approval of offshore energy projects
3rd February 2015
Marine Scotland Science is currently involved in a new project to accelerate and streamline the environmental requirements associated with consents for offshore wind, wave and tidal projects. The RiCORE project, led by the Robert Gordon University (Scotland) and including teams from Ireland, Spain, Portugal, France and Scotland, has been awarded €1.4 million from the European Commission’s…
Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 22 January 2015
23rd January 2015
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article about “Pollution and overfishing are public’s biggest marine concerns.” Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
Erin’s aiming for success in Birmingham
21st January 2015
In September last year, we told you about Erin Warner from South Uist, who enjoyed a six week placement with Marine Scotland Science (MMS), through the Nuffield Science Bursary Programme. We’re delighted to be able to share that Erin has been selected to represent Scotland at the Big Bang competition which will be held in Birmingham in…