Marine
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Outcome of Coastal states consultation on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring
4th November 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Coastal States consultations have now concluded with agreement on 2022 catch limits for shared pelagic stocks.
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Working group sets out improvements for langoustine sector
15th September 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Recommendations for delivering a profitable, sustainable and fair supply chain for the langoustine (Nephrops) industry have been set out in a new report published by a Scottish Government-formed working group.
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Collaboration is key for science
27th August 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
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.
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Vessels supported through resilience fund
22nd July 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
More than 850 fishing vessels impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Brexit have received resilience funding from the Scottish Government this year.
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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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Mandatory monitoring for Scottish scallop dredge fleet
28th June 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
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.
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Understanding behaviour of Northeast Atlantic mackerel
21st June 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
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…
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Retain and report American lobster
24th May 2021 by Marine Directorate Communications
A campaign has launched to help raise awareness of American lobster.
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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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Additional quota opportunities for Scottish fleet
24th March 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
Scotland will use its share of additional fishing opportunities to deliver quota to active fishers, expand opportunities for the inshore fleet and help reduce business costs.