Understanding behaviour of Northeast Atlantic mackerel

Scientists from Marine Scotland have been involved in a survey sampling mackerel eggs in the Arctic Circle. Four scientists from Marine Scotland, which is the Scottish Government Directorate responsible for the integrated management of Scotland’s seas, joined the crew...

News from our Scotia crew

Colleagues onboard our marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia are nearing the end of their latest survey trip but have made good progress collecting information on the abundance and distribution of Nephrops norvegicus, commonly known as langoustine or Dublin bay prawns....

Calls to extend seafood task force

Rural Affairs Secretary urges UK Government to continue talks Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has called for continued regular engagement with the seafood industry and UK Government to help the sector navigate the challenges presented by Brexit. A sector...