Marine
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New report on the swimming depth of sea trout published
22nd March 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
The potential risk which marine renewable developments pose to animals at sea, including fish, is partly dependent on their swimming depth. For example, fish species which predominantly occupy space close to the surface will be at less risk from bottom-mounted tidal turbines than fish species that have a bentho-pelagic lifestyle. The sea trout is an...
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Celebrating 50 years of the Girnock Burn Fish trap
21st March 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the Girnock Burn fish trap on the River Dee in Aberdeenshire. The Girnock Burn fish trap is one of only three long-term fish population monitoring facilities in Scotland where detailed information on adult and emigrant numbers, sizes and ages of Atlantic salmon is obtained by Marine Scotland Science (MSS)...
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Simple guide to the MPA management measures
9th February 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Thirty Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) were designated in Scotland’s seas on 24 July 2014, of which 17 fall under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010 in inshore waters. In line with EU legislation, suitable management measures must be implemented at each site to conserve the protected features and the 17 inshore MPAs and 22 Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) were...
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Regional IFG Chair Recruitment
2nd February 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Marine Scotland is seeking to appoint two independent Chairs for the West Coast and North & East Coast Regional Inshore Fisheries Groups, for an initial period of 18 months. There are five inshore fisheries management bodies in Scotland. These appointments relate to the two mainland Inshore Fisheries Groups. Inshore Fisheries Groups (IFGs) are non-statutory bodies...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 27 January 2016
28th January 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on Demersal Fish Price Index. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Marine Scotland Science Launch Fish Necropsy Manual
29th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Aquaculture and fish health colleagues in Marine Scotland Science (MSS) have recently launched a Fish Necropsy Manual – an online interactive website covering 10 important fish species in aquaculture or fisheries. In addition to the thoroughly illustrated necropsy technique, the manual contains additional information on: functional anatomy, post mortem phenomena, laboratory technical requirements, animal welfare, a dedicated glossary...
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New report published about the Spatial dynamics of scallops in relation to the Orkney dive fishery
26th November 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
This new report – a Report of Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA) Project 03/12 – has been published in the Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science series. ******** The principal method of fishing for king scallops in Orkney waters is hand collection by divers. Local scallop divers, exploiting small patches of seabed, have reported that these exploited areas...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 28 October 2015
11th October 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on mackerel Landings in 2014. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Joint Warrior Training Activity: 4th to 15th October 2015
25th September 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
Exercise Joint Warrior 152, will take place between 4 and 15 October 2015, delivered by the Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff from Faslane (JTEPS). It is a programme of exercises conducted by land forces, warships, submarines and aircraft across the UK. The majority of the exercise is focussed in the airspace, offshore and coastal waters...
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Study on the scientific basis for regulating deep-sea fishing by depth published
28th August 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
A new study paper entitled “A scientific basis for regulating deep-sea fishing by depth” has been published. The study, which draws upon deepwater trawl survey data collected mainly by Marine Scotland Science over the past 15 years, was undertaken by Glasgow University and Marine Scotland Science. The European Parliament has been debating how to manage its deepwater fisheries...
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