Marine
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Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA) – Call for Projects
7th April 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
A funding opportunity to develop practical solutions to the challenges facing the industry today Marine Scotland is funding joint industry science research projects to start from June 2015 and ideas are invited for work under the Fishing Industry Science Alliance (FISA). Funding of £150,000 is available for 2015/16 to support collaborative research that furthers scientific...
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Joint Warrior Training Activity: 11th to 24th April 2015
2nd April 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
Exercise Joint Warrior 151 will take place between 11 and 24 April 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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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 22 January 2015
23rd January 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
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
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 24 September 2014
23rd October 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article about a New Survey of Scottish Fishing Crews. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 1814A – Scallop Abundance
8th October 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Duration: 16-24 October 2014 Sampling Gear: Pyramid frame 2 x UW TV cables (one armoured) Digital stills camera AV support equipment Objectives 1. Collect time series data on scallop abundance in the Lamlash Bay area In September 2008 part of Lamlash Bay, Arran, became a community marine reserve and is now a No Take Zone...
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MRV Scotia: 1514S and 1614S – Mackerel surveys
8th October 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Loading: Aberdeen, 8 October 2014, Departure: Aberdeen, 11 October 2014 Arrival and unloading: Aberdeen, 23 October 2014 Sampling Gear Midwater trawl PT160 x 2 Edgetech broadband towed system Seabird 911 CTD Go-pro camera system with additional sensors (depth, temp, attitude etc) Towed hydrophone array Overall Objectives To investigate the use of a broadband system as a...
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Ministry of Defence Joint Warrior Exercise: 5 – 16 October – Brief for fishing vessels and ferries
26th September 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Information is now available online for the next bi-annual Joint Warrior Exercise that will take place between the 5th and 16th October. The Brief for fishing vessels and ferries is available online: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/marine/JointWarrionOct2014 For any queries or issues, please contact the Staff Officer Submarines at: Joint Tactical Exercise Planning Staff Northwood Headquarters Sandy Lane Northwood Middlesex HA6 3HP...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 22 August 2014
22nd August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
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
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Scotland’s Future and Scottish Fisheries: Independence boost for fishing
21st August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
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...
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MRV Scotia: Survey 1114S – Groundfish Survey
4th August 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
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...
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