Marine
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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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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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Marine Fund Scotland case study: Seafood in Schools
6th March 2024 by MS Communications
The Scottish Government’s Marine Fund Scotland awarded £40k to Seafood Scotland’s ‘Seafood in Schools’ scheme
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Trio of young fishers receive funding boost
19th November 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
To coincide with World Fisheries Day we are putting three young fishermen in the spotlight who have each benefitted from a £50,000 grant from the £14 million Marine Fund Scotland to help buy fishing boats.
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Supporting a collaborative approach to tackling marine litter
24th September 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
During Recycle Week (20-26 September) we are revisiting support the Scottish Government has provided to businesses and projects to enhance the protection, value and enjoyment of our marine environment.
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Funding the ambitions of young fishers
27th May 2021 by Marine Scotland Communications
New entrants to fishing will be able to apply for funding towards the purchase of a second hand fishing vessel.