A Peek at Seaspeak Marine Language by Liam Dawson

The Marine Scotland Directorate of the Scottish Government has statutory and regulatory responsibilities to make sure the fishing industry is complying with regulations for safety, marine conservation, and sustainable use of our seas. We have a number of marine...

Funding boost for the marine sector

Support package of up to £14 million announced. Seafood businesses and marine organisations in Scotland’s coastal communities are set to benefit from a new year of funding through Marine Fund Scotland. A total of up to £14 million of funding will be available in...

Work to support wild salmon recovery

New group will lead implementation of new measures. A comprehensive plan to ensure the recovery of wild Atlantic Salmon populations in Scotland has been published. Developed in partnership with stakeholders, the Wild Salmon Strategy Implementation Plan covers five...

Supporting a renewables revolution

Commitment to develop onshore wind generation confirmed. Scotland’s onshore wind capacity will more than double by 2030 under plans to help cut harmful emissions and support the energy sector’s net zero transformation. The finalised Onshore Wind Policy Statement,...