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Aquaculture website launched
2nd October 2013
Information on Scotland’s world renowned aquaculture will be easier to access with the launch of a new website and database. The website provides a central location for an integrated, geographic and up-to-date view of aquaculture activity in Scotland. The website also provides information about: industry location types of aquaculture leases, licenses and reports on controlled activities…
Joint Warrior Exercise: 7 – 17 October
2nd October 2013
The next in the 6 monthly series of NATO Joint Warrior exercises, co-ordinated by the Ministry of Defence will take place between 7 – 17 October. Information about the exercise and what it will involve are available on the Marine Scotland website.
Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2012 published
12th September 2013
Statistics published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician show that the value of fish landed by Scottish vessels in 2012 decreased by nine per cent in real terms from 2011, which was the highest value of the century. The quantity of fish landed increased by two per cent. These figures published today update the Provisional Scottish…
New report: Modelling of Noise Effects of Operational Offshore Wind Turbines
12th September 2013
Marine Scotland have published a new report this week – “Modelling of Noise Effects of Operational Offshore Wind Turbines including noise transmission through various foundation types“. This report presents modelling of the acoustic output of operational offshore wind turbines and its dependence on the type of foundation structure used. Three foundation types are examined: Jacket Monopile…
Draft National Marine Plan available as an ebook
6th September 2013
Scotland’s draft National Marine Plan is now available as an free ebook for download. The draft Plan is one of three issues currently being consulted on around the country as part of the Planning Scotland’s Seas events. There are still some events happening in September and October so it’s not too late to get involved. List of Public Events…
Marine Scotland in Brussels
3rd September 2013
As Brussels empties of tourists and refills with officials , the EU machine judders back into action. With everyone away not much happens in Brussels over August. So let’s focus on what’s coming up – a full smorgasbord of directives, regulations and all night negotiations. Elections There are a couple of big bumps coming up…
Seaweed cultivation consultation launched
3rd September 2013
Seaweed has a long history globally of being used as a human and animal food source. It can also be used in the production of potash, methane, acetone and butanol. Seaweed extracts are commonly used in a range of different products such as cosmetics, medicines and fertilisers. Scottish aquaculture is a growing and increasingly important…
Consultation Events continue
2nd September 2013
The Planning Scotland’s Seas consultation events are almost at the half way stage. Up and coming events include Tiree, Stranraer, Port William and Kirkcudbright later this week and Maryport, Dumfries, Largs and Islay next. Meanwhile colleagues from SNH and JNCC are travelling even further afield, taking in a number of venues from Pittenweem to Yell. If you…
MASTS Annual Science Meeting
21st August 2013
The publication of Scotland’s Draft Marine Plan in July 2013 brings into sharp focus the importance of Scotland’s seas to its economy, culture and environment. From 27th – 29th August, the Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland (MASTS) will be staging its Annual Science Meeting at the Edinburgh Conference Centre. This gathering of…
Planning Scotland’s Seas: Public Events
21st August 2013
The Planning Scotland’s Seas consultation was launched last month and the series of accompanying public events has now started. The first event was held in Edinburgh on the 19th August and the discussions covered Marine Protected Area (MPA) network development and management, grid connection, priority marine features, marine recreation and tourism, International connections. More than 50…