Marine

  • Cod TAC and days at sea are priorities

    18th October 2013 by

    Increased cod TAC would help prevent discards, while days at sea reduction would cripple fishing industry. A further reduction in the number of days fishermen can go to sea would be devastating for Scotland’s already fragile fishing industry.‬ ‪In the run-up to the crunch Fisheries Council in Brussels in December, Scotland’s Fisheries Minister Richard Lochhead...

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  • New Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science published

    18th October 2013 by

    Two new reports have been published in the Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Series: Volume 4 Number 3: Epidemiology and Control of an Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia in Wrasse Around Shetland Commencing 2012 is a report on an outbreak of viral haemorrhagic septicaemia in multiple stocked species of wrasse on six sea-water sites around...

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  • New PhD students to tackle global biological issues

    9th October 2013 by

    Marine Scotland Science collaborates with Aberdeen University over a new PhD  Environmental change, sustainable natural resource management and food security are just some of the themes new PhD students at the University of Aberdeen will be hoping to address. The University’s Environment and Food Security Theme has set-up several studentship schemes including joint PhD awards...

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  • Shaping the future for the fishing industry

    7th October 2013 by

    The Fisheries Secretary Richard Lochhead outlined his vision for the future success of the fishing industry in his speech to the Scottish Fisherman’s Federation (SFF) on 2 October. Speaking at the SFF dinner annual dinner in Edinburgh, Mr Lochhead highlighted five key issues on the horizon which will shape the future direction of the industry....

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  • Aquaculture website launched

    2nd October 2013 by

    Information on Scotland’s world renowned aquaculture will be easier to access with the launch of a new website and database. The website provides a central location for an integrated, geographic and up-to-date view of aquaculture activity in Scotland. The website also provides information about: industry location types of aquaculture leases, licenses and reports on controlled activities...

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  • Joint Warrior Exercise: 7 – 17 October

    2nd October 2013 by

    The next in the 6 monthly series of NATO Joint Warrior exercises, co-ordinated by the Ministry of Defence will take place between 7 – 17 October. Information about the exercise and what it will involve are available on the Marine Scotland website.

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  • Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2012 published

    12th September 2013 by

    Statistics published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician show that the value of fish landed by Scottish vessels in 2012 decreased by nine per cent in real terms from 2011, which was the highest value of the century. The quantity of fish landed increased by two per cent. These figures published today update the Provisional Scottish...

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  • New report: Modelling of Noise Effects of Operational Offshore Wind Turbines

    12th September 2013 by

    Marine Scotland have published a new report this week – “Modelling of Noise Effects of Operational Offshore Wind Turbines including noise transmission through various foundation types“.  This report presents modelling of the acoustic output of operational offshore wind turbines and its dependence on the type of foundation structure used. Three foundation types are examined: Jacket Monopile...

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  • Draft National Marine Plan available as an ebook

    6th September 2013 by

    Scotland’s draft National Marine Plan is now available as an free ebook for download. The draft Plan is one of three issues currently being consulted on around the country as part of the Planning Scotland’s Seas events. There are still some events happening in September and October so it’s not too late to get involved. List of Public Events...

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  • Marine Scotland in Brussels

    3rd September 2013 by

    As Brussels empties of tourists and refills with officials , the EU machine judders back into action.  With everyone away not much  happens in Brussels over August.  So let’s focus on what’s coming up – a full smorgasbord of directives, regulations and all night negotiations.  Elections There are a couple of big bumps coming up...

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