Marine
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Highlights from the MASTS Annual Science Meeting 2024
12th November 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
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...
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Marine Fund Scotland helps serve up ‘Seafood in Schools’
5th November 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
Marine Fund Scotland has awarded over £55m, since 2021, to support projects that contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, support coastal communities, and contribute to Scotland’s net zero ambitions. In 2022 Seafood Scotland identified a gap in the education system for children to learn about the seafood sector. They wanted to raise awareness...
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Outcome of Coastal States consultations on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring
31st October 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
A summary of negotiation outcomes for Scotland for Coastal States consultations on pelagic stocks.
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Counting Scotland’s Salmon
24th October 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
We are working with stakeholders to enhance and protect salmon stocks. Our assessments of salmon stocks rely on data from rivers, including from fish counters like this newly refurbished equipment from the River Helmsdale.
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Marine Directorate appoints Chief Scientific Adviser
1st July 2024 by MS Communications
Leading marine physicist Professor Mark Inall has been appointed as Chief Scientific Adviser to Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate. With a distinguished career in physical oceanography spanning more than three decades, Mark’s links to the wider scientific community will ensure that Marine Directorate policy continues to be underpinned by the best scientific evidence available. Drawing on...
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UK, Norway and Faroe Islands mackerel agreements
20th June 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
The UK has, this week, signed agreements with Norway and Faroe setting out arrangements on mackerel for 2024 onwards.
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Scottish crab and lobster management improvements from May
3rd May 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
From 12th May 2024, selected interim inshore fisheries measures will be implemented in Scotland
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Targeted protection for critically endangered flapper skate proves effective
2nd May 2024 by MS Communications
The study showed a substantial increase in flapper skate numbers within the two sites within the Marine Protected Area.
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Marine Fund Scotland: North East marine projects net £5m
15th April 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
More than a third (33) of the 91 projects awarded funding in 2023-24 were businesses in the North East of Scotland, totalling £4.8m in grants. On an individual basis, these ranged from around £6k to £1.16m.
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Faroe fisheries agreement delivers for Scotland’s fishing industry
14th March 2024 by Marine Directorate Communications
Bilateral fisheries negotiations with the Faroe Islands, one of Scotland’s closest fishing neighbours, have now concluded for 2024. These agreements set out exchanges of fishing opportunities of quotas and access. The UK/Faroe agreement sets out quota exchanges which will allow UK vessels to fish key species in Faroese waters. This includes quotas for cod, haddock,...
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