Wrasse Season 2024

In anticipation of the wrasse season opening on 1st May 2024, please find the attached application form for all fishers who wish to apply for a letter of derogation to complete. Please complete in block capitals and send to your local fishery office, alongside your...

Survey on the RIFG Network.

Marine Directorate are running an evaluation of the RIFG network and want to hear from those involved in Scotland’s fishing industry. As we announced in January, Marine Directorate are running an evaluation of Regional Inshore Fisheries Groups. They want to hear...

Ban on wet wipes containing plastic moves closer

Progress towards protecting Scottish waters Wet wipes containing plastic could be banned as part of proposals to tackle plastic and microplastic pollution. The consultation, which is being undertaken by all four UK nations, seeks views on a proposed ban on the...

Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2022

The Scottish Government today published the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2022. The publication details statistics on the employment and production from Scottish fish farms. It is structured to follow industry trends within the farmed Atlantic salmon, rainbow...