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All Regions
August 16, 2023
How Scotland’s wild Atlantic salmon are faring
Every year scientists from the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government assess the status of […]
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August 14, 2023
New fisheries measures announced
Next steps to ensure sustainable fisheries in Scotland. Proposals to introduce electronic tracking and monitoring […]
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July 21, 2023
Vision for Sustainable Aquaculture
New strategy to support Scotland’s fish farming sector. Actions to increase the productivity of Scotland’s […]
All Regions
July 21, 2023
Assessing the social impacts of inshore Marine Protected Areas and proposed Priority Marine Feature Management Areas
Scotland has some of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world. The Scottish Government […]
Shetland
July 4, 2023
Invitation to participate
Dear All, I am writing to you as the chair of the Shetland Regional Inshore […]
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June 29, 2023
Next steps for marine protection
Further community and industry engagement planned. Plans to deliver increased protection for Scotland’s marine environment […]
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June 12, 2023
When compliance searched for science
In Spring 2023, the search and rescue skills of colleagues from the Marine Directorate of […]
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June 9, 2023
World Ocean Day : Despite huge marine wealth, Scotland cannot act
This opinion piece was published in The National to mark World Ocean Day on Thursday […]
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May 16, 2023
Ferguson Marine update
Steps taken to ensure completion of ferries. Scottish Ministers have taken action to ensure the […]
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April 25, 2023
Outcome of UK-Faroe bilateral talks for fishing opportunities in 2023
A summary of outcomes of UK-Faroe bilateral talks for fishing opportunities in 2023. The post Outcome […]
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April 24, 2023
A Peek at Seaspeak Marine Language by Liam Dawson
The Marine Scotland Directorate of the Scottish Government has statutory and regulatory responsibilities to make […]
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March 24, 2023
Funding boost for the marine sector
Support package of up to £14 million announced. Seafood businesses and marine organisations in Scotland’s […]