Marine
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Migrating Atlantic salmon findings published
1st August 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
Marine Scotland Science has published findings of a study looking at the behaviour of homeward migrating salmon in the ICES Journal of Marine Science. The study is part of a research programme, funded by the Scottish Government, which aims to identify and minimise any disruptions to wildlife as the marine renewable energy industry develops.Using coastal...
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Marine Scotland Science make an appearance on BBC Coast
30th July 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
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...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – 25 June 2014
25th June 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article on Seafish data, which shows a decline in Demersal profits in 2012. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Marine Analytical Unit: Report Published
11th June 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
European Maritime Grant Funds – Fisheries Areas and Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) is the process where local stakeholders develop responses to particular challenges faced within their communities. The European Commission (EC) has proposed that CLLD be one focus for the various European structural and investment funds under the Common Strategic Framework (CSF)....
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Marine Analytical Unit weekly update – 22 May 2014
23rd May 2014 by Marine Directorate Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article on ‘UK Natural Capital – Initial and Partial Monetary Estimates’. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Marine Scotland featured on Canadian Fisheries Law Centre blog
20th May 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Marine Scotland Compliance colleagues have recently featured on the Canadian Fisheries Law Centre blog, talking about how many of the fisheries of importance to Scotland are managed in an international context, mostly through the European Union’s (EU) Common Fisheries Policy. Read the blog
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There’s no place like home
13th May 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
The Designated Landing Port (DLP) Box in Scrabster harbour has become a new home for a family of birds. DLP Boxes are traditionally used by fishing vessels who leave their logbooks inside, with details of their onboard catch. With the advent of electronic logbooks for majority of vessels, however, their use has declined, which is where these birds saw an opportunity! So...
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Marine Analytical Unit weekly update – 23 April 2014
2nd May 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article on ‘Green Growth in Fisheries’. Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Marine Analytical Unit weekly update – 9 April 2014
10th April 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
This week’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring a guest article reporting on on ‘Fishermen’s perceptions on marine management ’ Read the full update Related Links All previous Marine Analytical Unit updates
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Joint Warrior Exercise – 25 March and 11 April 2014
28th March 2014 by Marine Scotland Communications
Every six months, the Ministry of Defence undertakes a major programme of exercises involving land forces, warships, submarines and aircraft from all the NATO partners, across the UK. An important maritime element of Joint Warrior takes place in the offshore and coastal waters to the north east, north and north west of Scotland, which is...
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