by chris-aps | Feb 1, 2022 | All Regions
A consultation has been launched to gather views on making a Marine Protected Area (MPA) which is protecting the critically endangered flapper skate in the Inner Sound of Skye, permanent. The post Permanent protection for flapper skate appeared first...
by chris-aps | Jan 14, 2022 | All Regions
Move to bring salmon population back from crisis point. An ambitious strategy which aims to bring the wild salmon population in Scotland back from crisis point has been launched. Atlantic salmon is an iconic species featuring highly among the wildlife readily...
by chris-aps | Jan 13, 2022 | All Regions
Measures to protect spawning cod in the Firth of Clyde for the past 20 years will continue in 2022 and 2023, through the seasonal closure (between 14 February and 30 April) of the area to fishers. The post Seasonal Clyde Cod Spawning Closure (14 February – 30...
by chris-aps | Jan 12, 2022 | All Regions
Find underlines importance of biodiversity. Scottish Government scientists, collaborating with a Spanish university, have uncovered a new family and species of deepwater soft coral, from seas to the west of Scotland. Scientists say the discovery of the coral, or...
by chris-aps | Dec 29, 2021 | All Regions
Views sought on Marine Litter Strategy Better recycling of fishing equipment and changing what we flush down the toilet could help cut the amount of litter in Scotland’s waters. These proposals are included in a consultation on an updated Marine Litter Strategy, which...
by chris-aps | Dec 28, 2021 | All Regions
Initiative seeks to revive fortunes of iconic species. An ambitious project is harnessing the power of technology to finally reveal the secret lives of wild Atlantic salmon – backed by £400,000 from the Scottish Government. Atlantic salmon start their lives in streams...
