RIFG

All Regions 22 Feb 2022

Seaweed report outlines industry options

Sustainability is key to any future development

All Regions 16 Feb 2022

Conserving Scotland’s marine environment

Two new protected sites in Orkney for vulnerable seabirds.

All Regions 11 Feb 2022

First stage of aquaculture review complete

Process aims to deliver world-leading legislation

All Regions 9 Feb 2022

UK-Faroe bilateral talks for fishing opportunities in 2022 h...

The UK/Faroe bilateral for 2022 fishing opportunities has now concluded, with agreement on exchanges of fishing opportunities worth an estimated £5 million with...

All Regions 1 Feb 2022

Targeted and focused approach to strengthen Clyde cod recove...

Measures which have been in place for more than 20 years to protect cod during their spawning season in the Firth of Clyde, will continue in 2022 and 2023 with...

All Regions 1 Feb 2022

Permanent protection for flapper skate

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 Inne...

All Regions 14 Jan 2022

Wild Salmon Strategy Launch

Move to bring salmon population back from crisis point.

All Regions 13 Jan 2022

Seasonal Clyde Cod Spawning Closure (14 February – 30 April)...

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 a...

All Regions 12 Jan 2022

New species of soft coral discovered in Scottish waters

Find underlines importance of biodiversity.

All Regions 29 Dec 2021

Cleaning up Scotland's waters

Views sought on Marine Litter Strategy

All Regions 28 Dec 2021

Wild salmon tracking project

Initiative seeks to revive fortunes of iconic species.

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