Dr Steven Mackinson to deliver this year’s Buckland Lecture. Dr Steven Mackinson, the chief scientific officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, will deliver this year’s Buckland Lecture at the […]
Powerful tales from fishing sector displayed at international event. ‘Pride in the Seas’ set to feature at ICES Annual Science Conference. An inspiring photography exhibition shining a light on the […]
‘Pride in the Seas’ initiative showcases commitment of Scots fishers to a sustainable future. The ‘Pride in the Seas’ exhibition initiative by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) is forming an […]
Cabinet Secretary signs pledge to protect fishing SCOTLAND’S Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has signed a pledge to protect and support Scotland’s vital fishing industry and coastal communities. The commitment […]
Politicians from across the aisles pledge to protect fishing. Major exhibition inspires over three days at Scottish Parliament. More than 50 MSPs including three party leaders have put their names […]
Industry data central to new scientific paper on herring. The Pelagic Freezer-trawler Association (PFA) says the European pelagic fishing industry is committed to improving scientific understanding of pelagic fish. The […]
Charting a course towards co-management for UK fishing – three-day York event brings together fishermen, scientists and fisheries managers. Continuing a run of innovative, three-day events for those working in […]
Scottish pelagic data collection scheme paves way for a sustainable future. Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says the collaborative approach now […]
Scottish pelagic fishers and Cefas sign MoU to work together on scientific research. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and the Centre for Environment Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) have […]
The road to incorporating Scottish pelagic industry data in science for stock assessments. Fisheries data collection through industry-science partnerships have significant potential to support stock assessments and sustainable management, but […]
Using fishing industry data and knowledge as a contributor to marine science. Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, is one of the co-authors […]
North Sea herring fishery and Cornish sardine fisherman honoured in MSC UK Sustainable Seafood Awards. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG), part of the client group for an MSC certified […]
Scottish seas reveal their natural riches By Keith Broomfield Pictured here a few days ago is a creel vessel off Melvaig in the Scottish north-west Highlands. The sea here in […]
Resolute performs well on Shetland mackerel grounds. By Keith Broomfield It was just prior to daybreak and the tension in the wheelhouse of the Fraserburgh-based Resolute was palpable. The trawler […]
New strategic partnership between SPFA and Shetland UHI will boost pelagic fish stock science. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and Shetland UHI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
SPFA and Shetland UHI agree new strategic partnership to boost pelagic fish stock science. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and Shetland UHI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Scottish herring fishermen pioneer new science work. By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. The importance of scientific sampling to assess the composition of fish stocks […]
Herring fishermen embrace scientific research By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association One of the greatest recent changes of significance to how our fisheries are managed […]
Fishers have key role to play in science research. By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. One of the biggest breakthroughs for fisheries in recent times […]