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Southwest Coast

February 10, 2021

OH Pot Limitation Pilot

The Outer Hebrides Regional Inshore Fisheries Group (OHRIFG) management plan included local objectives aimed at […]

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February 10, 2021

Access Code Rodel & Harris Prawn Area

Static gear will be marked by buoys, the minimum size of which will be 40” […]

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February 3, 2021

More funding for seafood sector

New package for hard-hit businesses. A new £7.75 million funding package will offer support to […]

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January 27, 2021

Support for seafood exporters

New posts to help businesses navigate EU Exit processes. Additional advisers will be appointed to […]

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January 15, 2021

More support needed for seafood sector

Rural Economy Secretary urges UK Government to act quickly. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has […]

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January 8, 2021

Scotland’s Marine Assessment 2020

Scotland’s Marine Assessment 2020 (SMA2020) is a portal which reports on the vision for the […]

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December 29, 2020

Brexit deal means drop in key fishing stocks

Scotland’s fishing sector adversely impacted by exit agreement. The Brexit fisheries deal negotiated by the […]

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December 22, 2020

Response to agreement to reopen French border

Call to prioritise perishable goods hauliers. Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has called for drivers moving […]

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December 17, 2020

The future of Scotland’s fisheries

New strategy to promote sustainability. A new 12-point action plan will support Scotland’s ambition to […]

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December 16, 2020

Brexit and Our Fisheries. How it Will Affect You

How will Brexit affect you and our industry? As the deadline for the final transition […]

East Coast

December 7, 2020

Report of the Static Gear Questionnaire

The North and East Coast RIFG issued a questionnaire from 4 December 2018 to 5 […]

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December 3, 2020

Safeguarding Scotland’s marine environment

New sites to offer protection for iconic species. Minke whale, basking sharks and Risso’s dolphins […]