Outer Hebrides Line Caught Mackerel Report

by | Mar 3, 2022 | Southwest Coast

Interesting Project we did some time ago on Line Caught Mackerel Report is self explanatory – proved that fish in good condition had a ready market. It was very hot weather which brought its own challenges in keeping the catch fresh, some innovation was applied....

Seaweed report outlines industry options

by | Feb 22, 2022 | All Regions

Sustainability is key to any future development A new report outlining future options for the Scottish seaweed industry has been welcomed by Scottish Government ministers. Sustainability of the sector is key to any future development, with harvesting of some kelp...

Conserving Scotland’s marine environment

by | Feb 16, 2022 | All Regions

Two new protected sites in Orkney for vulnerable seabirds. An area larger than the size of Edinburgh and Glasgow combined has been designated as marine Special Protection Areas (SPAs). Scapa Flow and North Orkney, covering a total area of 529 square kilometres, have...

First stage of aquaculture review complete

by | Feb 11, 2022 | All Regions

Process aims to deliver world-leading legislation The first stage of an ambitious review of how fish farms are regulated is complete and the Scottish Government has accepted all its recommendations in principle. The independent review is part of a programme to make...