Marine
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Lets Talk MS
30th May 2021 by MS Communications
Marine Ornithologist Rich Howells blogs about his experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis for World MS Day.
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The smothering impact of Didemnum vexillum
28th May 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
Didemnum vexillum, commonly known as ‘Carpet Sea Squirt’, is an invasive non-native marine organism that is now known to be established in the UK.
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Funding the ambitions of young fishers
27th May 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
New entrants to fishing will be able to apply for funding towards the purchase of a second hand fishing vessel.
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Retain and report American lobster
24th May 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
A campaign has launched to help raise awareness of American lobster.
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Guidance for anglers during Coronavirus
15th April 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Continuing progress to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Scotland, coupled with the roll-out of the vaccine programme and other measures, means that there has been further easing of the restrictions from Friday 16 April, with a move to Level 3 across Scotland from 26 April. Angling is now permissible for groups of up to 6 people from 6 separate households. Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards this number.
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New Live Bivalve Molluscs and Scallop impact survey launches
24th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
A survey has been launched by Marine Scotland, to understand the impact of the barrier to trade in exporting Live Bivalve Molluscs (LBM’s) to the European Union or Northern Ireland.
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Additional quota opportunities for Scottish fleet
24th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Scotland will use its share of additional fishing opportunities to deliver quota to active fishers, expand opportunities for the inshore fleet and help reduce business costs.
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Sea lice reporting to be mandatory
24th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Mandatory sea lice reporting for aquaculture production businesses will come into force on 29 March 2021.
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New Marine Fund Scotland launches
20th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Investments and jobs in seafood sectors, the marine environment and coastal communities will be supported through a new marine fund.
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Aquaculture health and welfare during Coronavirus
19th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
A new science publication has found no evidence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting salmon welfare in Scotland.