Marine
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When a research vessel became an aircraft carrier…for drones
11th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
During cruise 0816S, which ran from the 22nd to the 25th June, 2016, eleven marine scientists set sail from Aberdeen harbour towards the small island of Stroma in the Pentland Firth aboard MRV Scotia. The team was comprised of scientists from Marine Scotland, Aberdeen University and the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS). The cruise’s...
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The Crown Estate – Consultation launched for establishing an interim body
5th July 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
In 2014-15, the Smith Commission recommended that the management of Crown Estate assets in Scotland and their revenues should be devolved, and the Scotland Act includes provisions for the UK Government to complete the transfer of assets and devolution of legislative competence. Last week, the next part of that process was started with the launch of...
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Marine Analytical Unit monthly update – June 2016
30th June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
This month’s update from the Marine Analytical Unit has been published, featuring an article reporting on the Fish Price Index. Read the full update
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It’s time to Celebrate the Sea
17th June 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
Today is World Ocean’s Day! A day recognized by the United Nations as a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. This year, individuals and organizations across the planet are celebrating under the theme “Healthy Oceans, Healthy Planet” and are promoting prevention of plastic ocean pollution with an array of events and...
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Trialling methods for tracking marine mammals
16th June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
As part of the process for developing wave and tidal renewable energy generation in Scottish Waters, a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has to be completed, evaluating the potential interactions between marine renewables and marine wildlife as a matter of priority. Despite significant progress in the industry over recent years, there remains a great deal of uncertainty...
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It’s all about… our marine environment
10th June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
To coincide with World Ocean’s Day earlier this week, our colleagues at SEWeb published a marine-themed newsletter with lots of information about all things watery in Scotland. Happy reading! More Information Read the newsletter
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It’s all about… our marine environment
10th June 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
To coincide with World Ocean’s Day earlier this week, our colleagues at SEWeb published a marine-themed newsletter with lots of information about all things watery in Scotland. Happy reading! More Information Read the newsletter
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Listening for Marine Mammals
3rd June 2016 by Marine Directorate Communications
The East Coast Marine Mammal Acoustic Study (ECOMMAS) array continued collecting data in 2016. On the 28th of April Alba na Mara sailed from Fraserburgh to deploy moorings at 10 station locations along the Scottish East Coast. The trip lasted 10 days and all the moorings were deployed successfully. The marine mammal listening array extends...
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New guidance supports tidal sector and helps protect wildlife
27th May 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Renewable energy development in the sea needs to be sustainable and undertaken in the light of the best current understanding of environmental impacts. The potential for marine wildlife to collide with underwater turbines is an important element of risk assessments for tidal stream turbine projects, and new Guidance has just been published by Scottish Natural Heritage...
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SEWeb – A vote for LIFE
23rd May 2016 by Marine Scotland Communications
Since 2005, the Best LIFE Environment projects have been recognised at an annual award ceremony and for the second year running, you have the chance to choose your favourite project! A total of 25 projects have been shortlisted for the LIFE Citizens’ Award – 24 Best LIFE Environment projects, plus one LIFE Information & Communication...
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