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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 22 August 2014
22nd August 2014
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article about “New entrants to the fishing industry: challenges and responses” Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA): Call for ideas
21st August 2014
Marine Scotland is funding joint industry science research projects to commence from October 2014 and ideas are invited for work under the Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA). Read more
Scotland’s Future and Scottish Fisheries: Independence boost for fishing
21st August 2014
New report sets out key independence gains for fishing industry Five key gains for the fishing industry have been set out in a new report published today by Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead. Mr Lochhead said that only independence will ensure Scotland’s fishing will be a national priority and ensure that the industry thrives for generations…
World Leading Mammal Acoustic Monitoring Programme in its second year
18th August 2014
Marine Scotland is currently running a world leading monitoring programme to detect the presence of dolphins and porpoises at 30 sites along the east coast of Scotland. The aim of the programme is to establish the distribution of dolphins and porpoises, providing valuable information on which to base future marine renewable developments. In May 2014,…
Marine & Fisheries News from other Organisations
14th August 2014
Ship noise puts fish in danger Noise made by passing ships stops eels from using their survival instincts scientists investigating the effects of man-made noise on fish. The study, published in Global Change Biology, found only 38% of the eels that were exposed to ship noise responded to an ambush from a predator compared to…
Update on the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) consultation
12th August 2014
The Government response to the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) consultation on proposals for the UK monitoring programmes has now been published. You can find it at: www.gov.uk/government/consultations/marine-strategy-framework-directive-measuring-progress-in-uk. The UK Marine Strategy Part Two has also been published at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/marine-strategy-part-two-uk-marine-monitoring-programmes. This provides a description of the UK’s MSFD marine monitoring programmes. The Directive requires Member…
MPV Minna has “Fun on the Pier”
6th August 2014
On Saturday 2nd August 2014, MPV Minna opened her Gangway to the general public in Ullapool for “Fun on the Pier” (organised by the Rotary Club.) Visitors came from far and wide – including Holland, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Spain and New Zealand – as well as Scottish tourists, and locals from Ullapool itself. Local children…
MRV Scotia: Survey 1114S – Groundfish Survey
4th August 2014
Overview of survey The MRV Scotia will sail on the morning of Thursday 31July. The first station is located not far from Aberdeen so once the safety drills have been completed, the Scotia will proceed to the first station where a shakedown haul will be completed in advance of the first real haul in order…
MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 1414A – Benthic biotopes
4th August 2014
Overview The MRV Alba na Mara cruise will be conducting the survey below in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage. The purpose of the cruise is to investigate the distribution and quality of benthic biotopes around Scotland. The data are required to underpin designation and management of the new suit of marine protected areas. The survey…
Marine Scotland Science make an appearance on BBC Coast
30th July 2014
Last night, the BBC’s Coast programme featured an article about counting fish in the sea, including some of the history – and science -behind fisheries research. Marine Scotland scientists Coby Needle and John Dunn were interviewed with Coby explaining how fish are aged and how the process of assessing fish stocks is done. John spoke about the story…