Marine
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Shellfish businesses benefit from resilience fund
22nd July 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Seafood resilience funding has helped cover some of the costs of maintaining small shellfish businesses impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and EU Exit.
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Investment reducing harbour’s carbon footprint
1st June 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Improvements to power supplies at Mallaig Harbour will help to reduce its carbon footprint and bring benefits to the fishing fleet, the chief executive of the authority has said.
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Guidance for anglers during Coronavirus
15th April 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Continuing progress to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Scotland, coupled with the roll-out of the vaccine programme and other measures, means that there has been further easing of the restrictions from Friday 16 April, with a move to Level 3 across Scotland from 26 April.
Angling is now permissible for groups of up to 6 people from 6 separate households. Children under the age of 12 from these households do not count towards this number.
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New Marine Fund Scotland launches
20th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Investments and jobs in seafood sectors, the marine environment and coastal communities will be supported through a new marine fund.
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Aquaculture health and welfare during Coronavirus
19th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
A new science publication has found no evidence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting salmon welfare in Scotland.
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Guidance for anglers during Coronavirus
12th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Updated guidance has been published for anglers to understand what the new Coronavirus restrictions mean for them.
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Seafood scheme goes live
5th February 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Applications are now available for a new £6.45 million funding scheme for fishers and small aquaculture businesses impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) and EU Exit.
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Next steps on Future Fisheries Management
2nd October 2020 by Marine Directorate Communications
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing provides an update on plans for the future of fisheries in Scotland.
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Surveys to look at impact of coronavirus on marine businesses
29th September 2020 by Marine Scotland Communications
A number of surveys have been launched to understand the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on Scotland’s marine sectors.
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New research into marine renewables
28th July 2020 by Marine Scotland Communications
New insights on seabird behaviour and best practice methods for licensing will help government and industry better understand the implications of marine renewables on seabirds.