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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  • A Day In The Life Of: Marine Mammal ecologist Susie Calderan

    A Day In The Life Of: Marine Mammal ecologist Susie Calderan

    7th October 2024

    “I spend a lot of time at sea. It’s always been the place where I’ve most wanted to be,” marine mammal ecologist Susie Calderan told Fishing News. “My career has always involved a lot of practical work – looking at…

  • Scientists discover 42% drop in mackerel biomass

    Scientists discover 42% drop in mackerel biomass

    3rd October 2024

    Scientists from four countries, sailing on five research vessels, have reported a 42% drop in mackerel biomass, and near halving of mackerel abundance, that could have far-reaching impacts on the TAC advice from ICES that will be published later this…

  • Dutch government vows to bring back pulse fishing

    Dutch government vows to bring back pulse fishing

    2nd October 2024

    The newly formed Dutch government – a sea change for the country after a new party, the Freedom Party, swept the polls on a platform with similarities to that run by Reform in the UK general election – has set…

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