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Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement Programme - Interim Measures Review Event
DescriptionThe objective of this meeting is to review inshore interim measures, introduced in May 2024 in response to pressure on the crab and lobster stock, within the wider Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement Programme
There will be a range of representatives from the Scottish government’s Marine Directorate, fishermen, fishing associations, RIFG chairs and other stakeholders.
FMAC Inshore Subgroup Meeting #7
DescriptionFMAC Inshore Subgroup Meeting #7
Tuesday 27th August – 14:00 until 16:00 via MS Teams
Agenda
FMAC Inshore Subgroup Meeting #6
DescriptionDescription
FMAC Inshore Subgroup Meeting #6
Tuesday 04th July – 10:00 until 12:00 via MS Teams
Agenda
1. Welcome, introduction and general update from the Marine Directorate
2. The inshore roadmap - a look back and a look ahead at a wider suite of measures
3. Any other business
4. Closing remarks
FMAC - Scallop Sub Group - Meeting 2
DescriptionAttached are Note, Presentations and Terms of Reference.
Fisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC)
DescriptionJoin online below.
Agenda and previous minutes attached for last 2 meetings.
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FMAC Inshore Fisheries Subgroup Meeting #5
DescriptionFMAC Inshore Subgroup Meeting #5
Tuesday 16th April – 10:00 until 12:30 via MS Teams
AGENDA
FMAC Inshore Fisheries Subgroup Meeting #4
DescriptionFourth meeting of FMAC Inshore Fisheries Subgroup to focus on possible use of interim measures as part of the roadmap for inshore fisheries improvement.
FMAC Inshore Fisheries Subgroup Meeting #3
DescriptionVirtual meeting #3 of Fisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC) subgroup focussing on inshore fisheries matters.
Agenda
1: Welcome, introductions, actions of previous.
2: RIFG Update.
3: Inshore fisheries management improvements.
4: Break
5: Improving the inshore evidence base.
6: Delivering ecosystem-based management.
7. Update on scientific trial for razor clams.
8: AOB.
Fisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC) Inshore Fisheries Subgroup Meeting # 2
DescriptionThis subgroup of the main FMAC forum convenes national RIFG Chairs alongwith fishing industry reps, academia and environmentally focussed organisations to help shape the development and practical implementation of key inshore fisheries managment policies. It will utilise a co-management approach to develop solutions to difficult nationwide fisheries management and conservation challenges within Scotland’s inshore area (out to 12 nautical miles).
Fisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC)
DescriptionFisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC)
Fisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC) Scallop Subgroup
DescriptionInitial Meeting
Fisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC)
DescriptionFisheries Management and Conservation (FMAC)
November - West Coast RIFG meeting
DescriptionWest Coast Regional Inshore Fisheries Group
29 November 2022 - 14:00
03 October 2022 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionThe chairs of all local RIFG's met on 03 October 2022, agenda and minutes can be found here.
July 2022 - RIFG Chairs meeting.
DescriptionThe chairs all met on 12 July 2022, Agenda and Minutes can be found here.
May 2022 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionThe chairs of all local RIFG's met on 09 May 2022, Agenda and minutes can be found here.
February 2022 - WCRIFG
DescriptionThe WCRIFG Management Committee met on 04 February 2022 via Microsoft Teams.
January 2022 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionThe Chairs of all local RIFG's met on the 24th January 2022. Agenda and Minutes can be found here.
November 2021 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionThe Chairs of all local RIFG's met on 23rd November 2021. Agenda and Minutes can be found here.
November 2021 - West Coast RIFG Meeting
DescriptionWCRIFG Update on projects, work of the RIFG and other matters arising.
Scotland’s Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG)
DescriptionNote of Meeting
4th November 2021 - Online via Microsoft Teams
7 October 2021 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionVia Microsoft Teams - 1pm - 3pm
August 2021 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionVia Microsoft Teams 1pm - 3pm
August 2021 Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group Meeting
DescriptionOutcome paper from SSSWG Management Sub Group, intended to asses current management measures for scallop fisheries management and assess existing options and proposals for fisheries improvement.
West Coast RIFG Management Committee Meeting
DescriptionForthcoming West Coast RIFG Management Committee Meeting to be held online on Thursday 22nd July, starting at 12:30
05 July 2021 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionVia Teams 1pm - 3pm
10 May 2021 - RIFG Chairs Meeting
DescriptionVia Microsoft Teams 2pm - 4pm
31 March 2021 - RIFG Chairs Gathering
DescriptionAgenda - 31st March - 14:30 - 16:30 - Via MS Teams
February 2021 National Chairs Future Fisheries Management Strategy Meeting
DescriptionRIFG Chairs – Future Fisheries Management - (FFM) Strategy Forward Planning Meet will take place on Tuesday 9th February 2021, 14:00 to 16:00Via MS Teams.
January 2021 - National Chairs Meet
DescriptionThe Chairs of all local RIFG's met on 19th January. Agenda and Minutes can be found here.
Brexit and Our Fisheries. How it Will Affect You
DescriptionAs we approach the deadline for the transition period, This online meeting with a presentation from the Brexit Team will help unravel the complexities of hw it will affect you, with up to the minute updates of the final talks with the EU.
Joining details: Zoom, Friday 18th December at 16:00hrs
Login: 895 9821 3897,
ID: 256737
November 2020 West Coast Regional Meeting
DescriptionA West Coast Regional Meeting, hosted on zoom, took place on 11th November.
August 2019 West Coast Regional Meeting
DescriptionThe WCRIFG Management Committee met on 20 August at the Optima, Glasgow..
Paper 1 Scallop Management Report
Paper 2 Limiting Creel Numbers
Paper 3 WCRIFG Fisheries Management Plan Review
Paper 4 Work Groups Updates - Mull Pilot
May 2019 Aquaculture Work Group
DescriptionThe Aquaculture Work Group met at Atlantic Quay, Glasgow on 14 May. A note of the meeting can be seen here.
March 2019 West Coast Regional Meeting
DescriptionThe WCRIFG Management Committee met on 27 March at Atlantic Quay, Glasgow. Joined by video connections from Aberdeen, Ayr and Stornoway, a well-attended meeting was updated by means of presentations on a number of current activities.
Minute (draft)
Paper 1 West coast scallop fishery mapping exercise
Appendix of proposed scallop areas
Paper 2 Position Statement on the Laying of Subsea Cables
January 2020 - West Coast RIFG Meeting
DescriptionWest Coast Regional Inshore Fisheries Group
Management Committee Meeting14th January 2020 10:15-15:00 hours
The Regional Inshore Fisheries Groups (RIFGs) aim to improve the management of inshore fisheries in the 0-12 nautical mile zone of Scottish waters, and to give commercial inshore fishermen a strong voice in wider marine management developments.
