Marine

• A’ cumail taic ri eadar-ghluasad cothromach do mharannan agus muinntir na h-Alba 

  9th June 2025 by Mhairi Sinclair

  

  Tha marannan na h-Alba prìseil.     Tha iad a’ cluich pàirt riatanach ann an dèiligeadh ris an èiginn dhùbailte a th’ ann le call bith-iomadachd agus atharrachadh na gnàth-shìde. Tha marannan fallain nan àrainnean do bheatha na mara, ’s iad a’ glacadh carbon agus teas, a thuilleadh air a bhith nan cothrom dhuinn biadh na...

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• Supporting a just transition for Scotland’s seas and people    

  9th June 2025 by Marine Directorate Communications

  

  Scotland’s seas are precious.    They play a crucial role in tackling the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change. Healthy seas provide habitats for marine life, absorb carbon and heat, as well as provide us with seafood and the opportunity to harness renewable energy.    Our seas support marine businesses and provide an important source...

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• Targeted protection for critically endangered flapper skate proves effective

  2nd May 2024 by MS Communications

  

  The study showed a substantial increase in flapper skate numbers within the two sites within the Marine Protected Area.

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• Sandeel fishing to be banned in Scottish waters

  31st January 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications

  

  Fishing for sandeel is to be banned in Scottish waters ahead of the 2024 fishery season, subject to Parliamentary approval.

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