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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...
The trilateral fisheries negotiations between UK, the EU and Norway have concluded with quotas agreed for a number of shared stocks.
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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