Marine

  • Journal article on “Evaluating the effectiveness of a seasonal spawning area closure” published

    17th August 2015 by

    A study into measures introduced over a decade ago to protect spawning cod in the Firth of Clyde by researchers from the University of Glasgow and Marine Scotland Science has found no evidence that it had led to local recovery of cod numbers by 2010. The study, published in the ICES Journal of Marine Science,...

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  • #Walktaework

    13th August 2015 by

    To celebrate the benefits of walking to work, people across Scotland are being asked to share a photo of their walking journey. Whatever you see, we want you to share it. The people who capture the best ‪#‎WalkTaeWork‬ photos will win a brand new Fitbit Charge HR! Capture an image from your walk to work, post...

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  • The Torry clean-up continues

    9th August 2015 by

    Volunteers from Marine Scotland, the Marine Conservation Society, Dolphinwatch  other local colleagues are continuing with the regular beach cleaning near the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. Most recently, they were joined by local dog-walkers, so everyone seems to be joining in. So far the total clean up effort, which has included more that 80 volunteers and 235 hours of...

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  • Reminder: Pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan consultation

    7th August 2015 by

    This is a reminder that the pilot Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters Marine Spatial Plan, along with supporting documents, has been developed by a working group consisting of Marine Scotland, Orkney Islands Council and Highland Council and is now out for public consultation until 6 September 2015. It is important that we receive your comments...

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  • Recreation and Tourism Survey

    3rd August 2015 by

    Marine Scotland is launching its first national survey of recreation and tourism around the Scottish coast and seas. It covers a vast array of activities and tourism businesses in, on or next to the sea and by telling us who does what and where the survey will help recreation be appropriately recognised in the marine...

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  • Life on a research vessel – sampling on the MRV Scotia in the Faroe Shetland Channel

    31st July 2015 by

    Ever wondered what it’s like being on a research vessel? We’ve just added a new film to our Youtube channel to give you an idea of just that. Filmed over a number of years, this short programme shows some of the research work that is carried out by the Marine Scotland scientists on board the MRV Scotia. The...

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  • Ocean Literacy Survey

    29th July 2015 by

    Work is currently ongoing to gather information on “Ocean Literacy” in the UK –  understanding the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean. A survey has been created, that is part of a research project and based on a framework developed in the United States, that intends to assist institutions in the UK in improving their techniques for imparting ocean...

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  • Get interactive with Wild Fisheries Reform

    23rd July 2015 by

    The consultation on the proposed conservation measures to introduce a licensing system for the killing of any wild salmon in Scotland together with associated carcass tagging regulations and baits and lures regulations closed on 30 April. The proposed measures would apply solely to salmon and not to sea trout. Over 600 replies to the consultation were received....

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  • It’s a Super Saturday with Marine Scotland Science

    23rd July 2015 by

    Earlier in July, Marine Scotland Science STEM Ambassador, Jane Mills, took part in Fraserburgh’s Super Saturday – Land and Sea event. The Super Saturdays run between May and December and have a different theme every month. With the help of local skippers who have provided her with fish, Jane hosted a fresh fish counter where people could find...

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  • ICES Science Fund success for MSS researcher

    22nd July 2015 by

    In our blog in May, we featured an article about the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) announcing seven awards for its 2015 ICES Science Fund Call. Pablo Leon Diaz of the Phytoplankton Ecology Group in Marine Scotland Science was one of the winners with his proposal in collaboration with the University of...

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