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If you catch an American Lobster
The delivery plan supports the delivery of outcomes and policies set out in Scotland’s Future Fisheries Strategy and will help stakeholders understand the...
Results updated 3 Feb 2022Measures to protect spawning cod in the Firth of Clyde will continue in 2022 and 2023, with changes to those previously announced...
Feedback updated 8 Aug 2022We askedOn 29 December 2021 the Scottish Government published a consultation seeking views on the range of actions that have bee...
OverviewThis consultation sets out our overview of Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) and its application across the fishing fleet. The consultation seeks...
OverviewThis consultation seeks the views of stakeholders on Scotland’s Future Catching Policy (FCP), which will establish a new approach to managing sea...
Results updated 22 Sep 2022Links:Outcome Report - Consultation on setting the total allowable catch for Herring in the Firth of Clyde 2022Published respons...
OverviewWe are seeking views on the proposed river gradings for the 2023 fishing season, which have been calculated from the annual assessment of...
Scotland is well known for our diverse flora and fauna, both on land and in the sea. Some of the most iconic species seen around our coasts are seals. Scotland...
Our science colleagues joined with JNCC recently to conduct a monitoring trip of the West Shetland Shelf Marine Protected Area.
The vast majority of people in Scotland believe offshore wind has a vital role to play in Scotland’s future, according to a recent study.
Blue carbon experts have been successful in their bids for funding following the launch of the Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge (BCIPC)
We have published a new independent report, providing insights on the real life experiences, challenges and opportunities of women working in the Scottish fishi...
The Marine Scotland directorate of the Scottish Government currently has two consultations open as part of the 10-year Future Fisheries Management Strategy to d...
Invasive non-native species (INNS) are plants and animals that have been introduced by humans, either deliberately or accidentally, from an area outside of thei...
A locally-led fisheries management pilot for the Outer Hebrides is reporting positive impacts on fishing businesses and the environment in its first year, a new...
The International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) has agreed to adopt a new Scottish-designed fishing technology as the new international standard...
The Scottish Government has launched the Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge (BCIPC) today with awards of £10,000 available for up to 5 projects.
Collaboration to build a sustainable future for aquaculture.
Statistics on the employment, production and value of shellfish from Scottish Shellfish Farms.
Projects aim to bring salmon population back from crisis point.
Investing in the Blue Economy.
Changes to licensing and Ministerial task group set up.
Next round of funding announced.
Move to make Scotland a global leader in marine management.
Supporting growth and innovation.
Striving to make fishing sustainable for future generations
PRESS RELEASE
Blog has now been published:
Agreed records on both access and quota exchanges of fish stocks between Norway and the UK in 2022 have been signed, following consultations between both nation...
The trilateral fisheries negotiations between UK, the EU and Norway have concluded with quotas agreed for a number of shared stocks.
Sustainability is key to any future development
Two new protected sites in Orkney for vulnerable seabirds.
Process aims to deliver world-leading legislation
Move to bring salmon population back from crisis point.
Find underlines importance of biodiversity.
Views sought on Marine Litter Strategy
Initiative seeks to revive fortunes of iconic species.
Range of funding to deliver sustainable communities and protect the environment.
More than £3 million awarded
The UK/Faroe bilateral for 2022 fishing opportunities has now concluded, with agreement on exchanges of fishing opportunities worth an estimated £5 million with...
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...
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...
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...
UK-EU negotiations have now concluded, with agreement on key shared stocks in the North Sea and West of Scotland sea basins, as well as other coastal waters aro...
Businesses planning to export fishery and aquaculture products for human consumption to the European Union (EU) and Northern Ireland (NI) now have less than a m...
Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Scotia’s annual survey monitoring and sampling in the North Sea and the Faroe-Shetland Channel (FSC), has ended just in time for Ch...
A guide for vessels using rope boarding ladders.
UPDATE: The deadline to complete the survey has been extended to Tuesday 7 December. If you have an interest in Scottish fisheries and haven’t yet respond...
To coincide with World Fisheries Day we are putting three young fishermen in the spotlight who have each benefitted from a £50,000 grant from the £14 million Ma...
The annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) took place 9-12 November, with parties agreeing a number of proposals which aim to en...
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announces the Blue Carbon International Policy Challenge, which will provide funding for up to five projects in 2022, at a...
The Scottish Government has published its response to the Scottish Nephrops Working Group report, which it commissioned to help the nephrops (langoustine) secto...
Coastal States consultations have now concluded with agreement on 2022 catch limits for shared pelagic stocks.
International collaborations to support our seas and oceans.
Marine Scotland and JNCC have been undertaking the annual MPA monitoring trip in Scottish offshore waters aboard the Marine Research Vessel Scotia.
Nephrops norvegicus, commonly known as langoustine or Dublin bay prawn, is the second most valuable seafood species landed in Scotland, and was worth over £80 m...
Funding of £600,000 further supports the sustainable development of Scotland’s Blue Economy.
Project sees fishers remove debris from the ocean
Scottish Government Responds to Salmon Interactions Working Group Report
More than £500,000 to study the pressures faced from pollution and climate change.
Announcement comes during Holyrood food and drink debate.
Professor Russel Griggs appointed to lead project
Support to help keep Scottish fishers safe
The Scottish Coastal Observatory (SCObs) is celebrating its 25th year of monitoring Scottish coastal seas.
During Recycle Week (20-26 September) we are revisiting support the Scottish Government has provided to businesses and projects to enhance the protection, value...
Beaches in the north east of Scotland were up to six times cleaner between 2019 and 2020 compared to previous surveys in the area, a new scientific paper has fo...
The Scottish Government through the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum has supported the purchase of a drone for Project Seagrass. The equipment will be used to map Sco...
River temperature is a critical control on Atlantic salmon populations which are adapted to live in relatively cool water.
By absorbing CO2 from the atmosphere the chemistry of the ocean changes and seawater becomes more acidic - this is known as Ocean Acidification.
Recommendations for delivering a profitable, sustainable and fair supply chain for the langoustine (Nephrops) industry have been set out in a new report publish...
A new report has highlighted the significance of saltmarsh in Scotland for trapping and storing carbon, and helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Mapping Fisheries and Habitats in the North & East Coast RIFG area.
Press Release
It is with great sadness we record the passing of Alastair McNeil previous Chair of the WCRIFG.
Scientists from Marine Scotland have been involved in a survey sampling mackerel eggs in the Arctic Circle. Four scientists from Marine Scotland, which is the S...
Colleagues onboard our marine research vessel (MRV) Scotia are nearing the end of their latest survey trip but have made good progress collecting information on...
The Scotland’s Marine Assessment 2020 portal provides a range of information on the health of our seas and how to determine the state of marine ecosystems. One...
Rural Affairs Secretary urges UK Government to continue talks
The Modernisation of the Inshore Fishing Fleet Programme (“the Programme”) is equipping our commercial inshore fleet with appropriate and proportion...
A campaign has launched to help raise awareness of American lobster.
Improvements to power supplies at Mallaig Harbour will help to reduce its carbon footprint and bring benefits to the fishing fleet, the chief executive of the a...
Marine Ornithologist Rich Howells blogs about his experience of living with Multiple Sclerosis for World MS Day.
Didemnum vexillum, commonly known as ‘Carpet Sea-Squirt’, is an invasive non-native marine organism that is now known to be established in the UK.
New entrants to fishing will be able to apply for funding towards the purchase of a second hand fishing vessel.
“Invasive Species Week will take place in the UK this year from 24th – 30th May, and Tuesday 25th covers all things marine. ...
Continuing progress to reduce the spread of the coronavirus in Scotland, coupled with the roll-out of the vaccine programme and other measures, means that there...
The Sea Angling Diary Project which is funded by the Scottish Government, UK Government and devolved governments of Wales and Northern Ireland, is encouraging 2...
New package for hard-hit businesses.
New posts to help businesses navigate EU Exit processes.
Rural Economy Secretary urges UK Government to act quickly.
Scotland’s fishing sector adversely impacted by exit agreement.
Call to prioritise perishable goods hauliers.
New strategy to promote sustainability.
New sites to offer protection for iconic species.
A survey has been launched by Marine Scotland, to understand the impact of the barrier to trade in exporting Live Bivalve Molluscs (LBM’s) to the European Union...
Scotland will use its share of additional fishing opportunities to deliver quota to active fishers, expand opportunities for the inshore fleet and help reduce b...
Mandatory sea lice reporting for aquaculture production businesses will come into force on 29 March 2021.
Investments and jobs in seafood sectors, the marine environment and coastal communities will be supported through a new marine fund.
A new science publication has found no evidence of Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacting salmon welfare in Scotland.
We are currently seeking applications for an Benthic ecologist within Marine Scotland based in Aberdeen. This is a permanent and pensionable appointment and new...
We are currently seeking applications for an Marine Mammal Scientist within Marine Scotland Science based in Aberdeen. This is a permanent and pensionable appoi...
‘Don’t struggle in silence’ is the message from the chief executive of a charity that has seen an influx in calls and requests from fishers impacted by Coronavi...
Surveys using local information from fishers have been used to better understand marine life in and around Scotland’s network of Marine Protected Areas.
Investing in coastal communities.
New measures to help conservation efforts.
Urgent work required to support sector.
Scotland’s Marine Assessment 2020 (SMA2020) is a portal which reports on the vision for the seas
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