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November 23, 2021
Last chance to take part in our fisheries and climate change survey
UPDATE: The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to Tuesday 7 December. If […]
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November 19, 2021
Trio of young fishers receive funding boost
To coincide with World Fisheries Day we are putting three young fishermen in the spotlight […]
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November 18, 2021
Outcome of the 2021 annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission
The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place 9-12 November, with […]
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November 12, 2021
Cabinet Secretary announces new blue carbon initiative at international conference
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announces the Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge, which will provide […]
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November 11, 2021
Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge
International collaborations to support our seas and oceans. The way in which marine and coastal […]
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November 10, 2021
Scottish Government welcomes improvements for langoustine sector
The Scottish Government has published its response to the Scottish Nephrops Working Group report, which […]
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November 4, 2021
Outcome of Coastal states consultation on mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring
Coastal States consultations have now concluded with agreement on 2022 catch limits for shared pelagic […]
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November 4, 2021
Firth of Clyde cod spawning closure for 2022/23
Results updated 3 Feb 2022 Measures to protect spawning cod in the Firth of Clyde will […]
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October 25, 2021
Celebrating 25 years of environmental monitoring
The Scottish Coastal Observatory (SCObs) is celebrating its 25th year of monitoring Scottish coastal seas. […]
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October 22, 2021
New funding to boost innovative seaweed business
Funding of £600,000 further supports the sustainable development of Scotland’s Blue Economy. Scottish Government funding […]
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October 14, 2021
Funding to tackle marine litter
Project sees fishers remove debris from the ocean A project to help remove harmful litter […]
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October 5, 2021
New funding adds to range of salmon conservation measures
Scottish Government Responds to Salmon Interactions Working Group Report Funding of more than £650,000 will […]