223 returned results for 'ICES'

  • ICES ASC2013, Reykjavik (Iceland) – Marine Spatial Planning Session

    ICES Annual Science Conference 2013 took place in Reykjavik, Iceland from 23rd – 27th of September 2013. There were around 700 participants from 37 countries and more than 430 oral and poster presentations. There were 18 theme sessions covering a range of topics on fisheries management, ecosystem-based management, survey design, spatial statistics, climate change, ocean…

    19th December 2013

  • ICES/NAFO Decadal Symposium Presentations

    In a previous post, we mentioned that several talks and posters were going to be presented at the ICES/NAFO Deacadal Symposium held in May. The overall purpose of the symposium was to improve the understanding of hydro-biological variability between 2000 and 2009 in the North Atlantic. Several presentations and posters were provided by Marine Scotland…

    20th May 2011

  • ICES/NAFO Decadal Symposium Update…

    Five Marine Scotland Science abstracts, using data gathered at the east and west coast ecosystem monitoring stations, have been accepted for the ICES/NAFO Decadal Symposium, May 2011. Below are the accepted titles and the associated author lists. Spain here we come! (abstracts listed in no particular order) 1) Emerging patterns from time series of plankton sampling off the…

    1st March 2011

  • ICES/NAFO Decadal Symposium, May 2011

    The International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) and Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (NAFO) Symposium on the Variability of the North Atlantic and its Marine Ecosystems During 2000-2009 will be held in Spain in May this year. Abstracts have been submitted describing data collected at the Stonehaven and Loch Ewe monitoring stations. We…

    18th January 2011

  • UK, Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland reach mackerel arrangement

    On 16 December 2025, the UK, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, Norway have agreed an arrangement that delivers a measurable reduction in fishing pressure on North-East Atlantic mackerel.   This is a significant step, demonstrating joint leadership and cooperation, aiming to ensure long-term conservation of North-East Atlantic mackerel, one of Scotland’s most important fish stocks.  …

    16th December 2025

  • Launching MeCCAM: A Pioneering EU Project to Mitigate and Adapt European Fisheries to Climate Change

    May 1st marked the official launch of MeCCAM (Measures for Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation in European Fisheries) which the Scottish Governments Marine Directorate are collaborating in. MeCCAM is a pioneering four-year project aimed at equipping the European fisheries sector with innovative, science-based solutions to adapt and mitigate climate change. Coordinated by Sjókovin in the…

    13th June 2025

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

    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…

    9th June 2025

  • Agreement on 2025 fish opportunities reached between UK and EU

    The UK and the EU have agreed Total Allowable Catches (TACs) for over 80 jointly managed stocks, including those in the North Sea and West of Scotland.

    10th December 2024

  • Highlights from the MASTS Annual Science Meeting 2024 

    Marine Directorate scientists recently attended the MASTS (Marine Alliance for Science and Technology for Scotland) Annual Science Meeting, where they explored critical marine science topics like blue carbon, sustainable marine resources, and marine ecosystem health. This gathering emphasized the importance of innovative research in addressing marine sustainability and climate change challenges.  Workshops Towards Shaping Our…

    12th November 2024

  • Outcome of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring

    A summary of negotiation outcomes for Scotland for Coastal States consultations on pelagic stocks.

    31st October 2024