Crisis? What crisis on North Sea ecosystems?

Crisis? What crisis on North Sea ecosystems?

The overall picture for North Sea ecosystems is nowhere near the ‘last chance saloon’ painted by many NGOs.

 Threat of mobile gear ban in 30% of Scottish waters

Threat of mobile gear ban in 30% of Scottish waters

The Scottish government has launched a far-reaching consultation that could see fishing banned from 20 MPAs that cover a third of Scottish waters

BBC spotlight on historic crew abuse

BBC spotlight on historic crew abuse

A BBC Scotland documentary has laid bare a catalogue of alleged abuse of foreign crew.

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  • 50 years plus: Village Belle IV

    50 years plus: Village Belle IV

    17th October 2024

    This 1970 Noble’s vessel – the last of the series of Village Maids and Village Belles, built for the Jackson family of Tarbert – is still going strong The Jacksons were a well-known fishing family in Tarbert on Loch Fyne.…

  • Irish MPA legislation may be delayed

    Irish MPA legislation may be delayed

    17th October 2024

    Anticipated general election could put Marine Protected Areas Bill on hold Ireland may not have its Marine Protected Area (MPA) legislation in place before an imminent general election. Junior nature and heritage minister Malcolm Noonan has said that the Marine…

  • MAIB report into pair trawler sinking

    MAIB report into pair trawler sinking

    16th October 2024

    Loss of Guiding Star following collision during fish transfer attributed to unattended wheelhouse on partner vessel The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has released its report into the collision between two Peterhead-based pair trawlers that resulted in the sinking of…

  • ‘Don’t buy’ advice makes national headlines

    ‘Don’t buy’ advice makes national headlines

    16th October 2024

    New Good Fish Guide only recommends two out of 54 crab and lobster fisheries The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) chose UK crab and lobster stocks as its route to generating publicity in the mainstream media last week, when launching its…

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