Marine
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Marine Scotland Science Launch Fish Necropsy Manual
29th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Aquaculture and fish health colleagues in Marine Scotland Science (MSS) have recently launched a Fish Necropsy Manual – an online interactive website covering 10 important fish species in aquaculture or fisheries. In addition to the thoroughly illustrated necropsy technique, the manual contains additional information on: functional anatomy, post mortem phenomena, laboratory technical requirements, animal welfare, a dedicated glossary...
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Update from Scotia research survey 1815S: December in the Faroe-Shetland Channel
21st December 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
Greetings from Scotia from the Faroe-Shetland Channel! A group of experienced scientists and engineers came on-board Scotia on Thursday December 10th to sail into the northern North Sea and on into the Faroe-Shetland Channel. More than a week into our 12-day trip, we can clearly say that we have had exceptional weather for December with...
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What lies beneath Rockall?
18th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Rockall, a tiny island not much bigger than a house, sits on the very extremity of Scotland’s marine environment. Some 180 miles due west of St. Kilda, it is buffeted year round by the extreme winds and swell that the North Atlantic weather generates. As such, it is Scotland’s only truly offshore shallow water ecosystem....
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Marine Scotland Staff Clean Up: 10 December 2015
16th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Not one to let a bit of cold weather, and a lack of helpers deter him, our intrepid litter-picker-upper, Danny Pendrey, ventured out last week to keep on top of the beach litter and ensure all the fantastic clean-up work him, and his team, have done isn’t in vain. Totals to date are: Bottles and...
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Making the most of marine data
15th December 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
In the latest Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) ‘The Nature of Scotland’ magazine is an article highlighting the importance of marine data to managing Scotland’s seas sustainably. This timely article, co-written with Marine Scotland, sets out the growing use of data in support to such initiatives as the designation of Marine Protected Areas and, equally as...
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Biologist’s update from Shieldaig: December 2015
14th December 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
Late summer and autumn are busy periods at the Shieldaig field station. The two main tasks are running the river trap for sea trout (ascending) and silver eels (descending) and carrying out electrofishing surveys of the catchment. After a wet spring and summer, September was reasonably dry, allowing the electrofishing to be conducted without hindrance....
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Survey on the environmental impacts of subsea cables: Renewables Grid Initiative
11th December 2015 by Marine Scotland Communications
On behalf of the Renewables Grid Initiative, NIRAS are engaged in a project aiming to assist permitting authorities, project developers and stakeholders, such as environmental protection groups, throughout the development process of subsea grid infrastructure. NIRAS kindly asks for your expert input via a short online survey for environmental impacts on subsea cables. The questionnaire...
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Eco City Award for Marine Scotland Volunteers
9th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Congratulations to Danny Pendrey and volunteers for their recent Eco City Award from Aberdeen City Council (ACC). The award was given in recognition of the beach cleans that Marine Scotland (MS) staff have been conducting since the beginning of the year. Danny Pendrey not only organised the clean-ups, for MS staff, but has been heavily...
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MRV Alba na Mara: Survey 1915A Programme
8th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Duration: 4-18 December 2015 Equipment: Sandeel dredge × 2 (modified 4′ scallop dredge with 6″ teeth and spare toothbars) with towing bar and camera attachment; TV camera; and Minilogger (or equivalent – DST). Objectives: To determine the abundance, length and age of sandeels in the sediment in regions east of the Firth of Forth and...
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Marine Scotland Scientists Contribute to Management and Control of Important Salmon Parasites
4th December 2015 by Marine Directorate Communications
Marine Scotland scientists have recently carried out two studies, funded by the Scottish Aquaculture Research Forum (SARF), to determine the effectiveness of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) against important parasites of marine salmonids – Lepeophtheirus salmonis, often referred to as the salmon louse, and Paramoeba perurans, which is responsible for amoebic gill disease (AGD). As well as...
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