219 returned results for 'ICES'

  • Bilateral agreement on fish stocks reached between EU and UK

    UK-EU negotiations have now concluded, with agreement on key shared stocks in the North Sea and West of Scotland sea basins, as well as other coastal waters around the UK.

    23rd December 2021

  • Outcome of the 2021 annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission

    The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place 9-12 November, with parties agreeing a number of proposals which aim to ensure the conservation and optimum utilisation of fishery resources in the NEAFC Regulatory Area.

    18th November 2021

  • Outcome of Coastal states consultation on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring

    Coastal States consultations have now concluded with agreement on 2022 catch limits for shared pelagic stocks.

    4th November 2021

  • Resources to reduce river temperatures and protect Atlantic Salmon

    River temperature is a critical control on Atlantic salmon populations which are adapted to live in relatively cool water.

    16th September 2021

  • An investigation in Scottish coastal waters –  Ocean Acidification Week 2021

    By absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere the chemistry of the ocean changes and seawater becomes more acidic – this is known as Ocean Acidification.

    15th September 2021

  • Collaboration is key for science

    Nephrops norvegicus, commonly known as langoustine or Dublin bay prawn, is the second most valuable seafood species landed in Scotland, and was worth over £80 million in 2019.

    27th August 2021

  • Mandatory monitoring for Scottish scallop dredge fleet

    Our Future Fisheries Management (FFM) Strategy, launched in December 2020, set out our policy initiatives for the next ten years to protect the environment and support a strong, sustainable and resilient fishing industry. The FFM Strategy presents a clear vision for delivering accountability and confidence in our sea fishing activities, and in ensuring that we have the right data and knowledge available on which to base management decisions.

    28th June 2021

  • Understanding behaviour of Northeast Atlantic mackerel

    Scientists from Marine Scotland have been involved in a survey sampling mackerel eggs in the Arctic Circle. Four scientists from Marine Scotland, which is the Scottish Government Directorate responsible for the integrated management of Scotland’s seas, joined the crew of the chartered vessel Marine Fishing Vessel (MFV) Altaire to survey mackerel spawning activity within the…

    21st June 2021

  • News from our Scotia crew

    Colleagues onboard our marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia are nearing the end of their latest survey trip but have made good progress collecting information on the abundance and distribution of Nephrops norvegicus, commonly known as langoustine or Dublin bay prawns.

    18th June 2021

  • Lets Talk MS

    Marine Ornithologist Rich Howells blogs about his experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis for World MS Day.

    30th May 2021