Marine
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Scottish anglers wanted for Sea Angling Diary
15th March 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
The Sea Angling Diary Project which is funded by the Scottish Government, UK Government and devolved governments of Wales and Northern Ireland, is encouraging 2,000 sea anglers to sign up to a free mobile app to record their fishing activity and catches.
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Guidance for anglers during Coronavirus
12th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Updated guidance has been published for anglers to understand what the new Coronavirus restrictions mean for them.
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Choose to challenge – Equity at sea
11th March 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
This week we not only celebrate British Science Week but International Women’s Day too, so this is a great opportunity to point you to an interesting article co-authored by our colleague, physical oceanographer and Scientist-in-Charge, Dr Berit Rabe.
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Celebrating our Marine Scotland Women on International Women’s Day
8th March 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
Today is International Women’s Day – a global day to celebrate the achievements of women, and we are thrilled to highlight some of the achievements of the women that lead and play an important part in Marine Scotland’s success.
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British Science Week 2021
5th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
To celebrate British Science Week 2021 Marine Scotland has produced some new videos to put the spotlight on the importance of our seas, oceans and freshwaters. So join us to learn more about the seas and climate change and to find out what it’s like working in the lab. These talks are suitable for Secondary 2 to 6 pupils.
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Supporting a new approach to fisheries management
18th February 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
The Scottish Inshore Fisheries Integrated Data System (SIFIDS) project, funded by the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF) and administered by the Scottish Government saw more than 130 vessel skippers in 43 ports around Scotland host research trips, have tracking and/or scanning devices installed, take part in surveys and contribute significantly to equipment and software development.
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Shetland scallop assessment
8th February 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
An assessment of Shetland scallop was the focus of the Marine Research Vessel Alba na Mara’s most recent survey.
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Seafood scheme goes live
5th February 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Applications are now available for a new £6.45 million funding scheme for fishers and small aquaculture businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and EU Exit.
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What lies beneath
26th January 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
In Scotland's Marine Assessment 2020, our recently published web portal looking at the state of our seas, one of the case studies - Case study: Nova Innovation - Shetland Tidal Array highlights the role tidal energy can play in reaching our net zero ambitions and showing just how much power can be generated by one tidal turbine.
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Rural Economy Secretary letter to UK Government on crab claw exports to the EU
22nd January 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has written to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on issues relating to crab claw exports to the EU.
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