Following an outcry from coastal communities across the Clyde, the Scottish Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee has opened a very brief consultation on the proposed statutory instrument (SI) that would close the entire Clyde Box to all forms…
Fisheries minister Edwin Poots has announced progress towards a multi-million-pound investment in Northern Ireland’s three key fishing harbours. The minister welcomed the latest development, describing it as ‘an important first step’ to further develop the proposals to a stage where…
Increases to the bass catch limits for 2022 agreed between the UK and EU before Christmas will be available to EU fishers immediately, but not to UK fishermen until mid-year, reports Tim Oliver. Whilst EU vessels – some operating up…
Experts contest new requirements Under the new MCA code for under-15m vessels, this boat – pictured above after rescuing the crew of an upturned yacht off the Isle of Wight – would be deemed to be unsafe, until it blocks…
Consultation on the Joint Fisheries Statement, which could have huge implications for the UK fishing industry, was opened last week, with a joint press release quoting ministers from the UK government and the three devolved administrations. A key component of…
Bluefin tuna have been tagged with state-of-the-art acoustic tracking tags for the first time in UK waters. The 7cm tags, which have been attached to 30 bluefin tuna, send individually coded acoustic messages to listening stations moored on the seabed,…
The Love Seafood marketing initiative from Seafish is stepping up its campaign to ‘Bring on Better Living’ by showcasing to UK consumers why seafood is a great choice for all dining occasions – both in and out of the home.…
The Crown Estate Scotland confirmed last week the outcome of its application process for ScotWind Leasing, the first Scottish offshore wind leasing round in over a decade, and the first ever since the management of offshore wind rights were devolved…
The Scottish government has launched what it describes as an ‘ambitious strategy’ that aims ‘to bring the wild salmon population in Scotland back from crisis point’. The strategy highlights five priority themes for action: improving the condition of rivers; managing…
Scottish Skipper Expo 2022, which will be held at the new venue of the P&J Live arena in Aberdeen, is set to take place on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May. Sponsored by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, this will be…
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