Marine Scotland has two consultations open. The Marine Scotland directorate of the Scottish Government currently has two consultations open as part of the 10-year Future Fisheries Management Strategy to deliver on sustainable […]
Marine Scotland supporting a collaborative approach to tackling marine litter. During Recycle Week (20-26 September) Marine Scotland revisited support the Scottish Government has provided to businesses and projects to enhance the protection, […]
Sea lice reporting and publication passes to Marine Scotland. Scottish farmed salmon sector has voluntarily published data on sea lice for the last 10 years. Reporting of sea lice figures […]
Marine biodiversity in Scotland. An increase in the temperature of Scotland’s seas over the last decade has been found to be changing the types of animals and plants found on […]
Marine Fund Scotland helps serve up ‘Seafood in Schools’. Marine Fund Scotland has awarded over £55m, since 2021, to support projects that contribute to an innovative and sustainable marine economy, […]
First Minister confirms awards from Marine Fund Scotland £14 million for marine industries and coastal and island communities in 2024/25. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that 67 projects will […]
Marine Fund Scotland: North East marine projects net £5m. The Scottish Government recently opened its fourth year of the £14m Marine Fund Scotland for 2024-25. Applications are welcome until Thursday […]
Marine Fund Scotland launches 2024/25 Fund – Delivering Scotland’s Blue Economy Vision Applications were opened for the fourth year of the Marine Fund Scotland today. Addressing the Fisheries Management Scotland […]
Shaping Scotland’s marine future. Marine Science and Innovation Strategy published. The Scottish Government has published its Marine Science and Innovation Strategy highlighting the crucial role of science and innovation in […]
Salmon Scotland comment on Scottish Government’s Marine Economy Report. The direct economic contribution of Scotland’s aquaculture sector has increased by 154 per cent to £472 million over a decade, a new […]
The Marine Sector in an independent Scotland. Independence would allow Scotland’s marine sector to realise its full potential, according to a new paper to be published by Cabinet Secretary for […]
Scotland assesses the social impacts of inshore Marine Protected Areas. Scotland has some of the most diverse marine ecosystems in the world, says an article on the Scottish Government website. […]
Successful recovery of lost marine science equipment off Scotland. In Spring 2023, the search and rescue skills of the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government on board the Marine Protection […]
Bakkafrost Scotland picks up prestigious ASC accreditation for marine sites. Bakkafrost Scotland is delighted to announce that the company has been awarded the prestigious Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification for […]
Salmon Scotland raises concerns about proposed marine activity ban in letters to First Ministerial candidates The trade body for Scottish salmon has written to all three First Ministerial candidates to […]
New marine litter strategy for Scotland. The Scottish Government has launched a refreshed Marine Litter Strategy, which outlines new priority actions to tackle marine litter in Scotland, building on the […]
Scotland takes action on invasive marine species. Invasive non-native species (INNS) are plants and animals that have been introduced by humans, either deliberately or accidentally, from an area outside of […]
Marine Fire Safety; specialists in firefighting and lifesaving equipment for the marine industry, is very pleased to announce the opening of Marine Fire Safety (Scotland). Located in Fraserburgh, Marine Fire […]
Significant changes in Scotland’s marine food web Scotland’s latest Marine Assessment reveals significant changes are taking place at the heart of the marine food web, with potential for impacts on […]
Significant changes in Scotland’s marine food web. Scotland’s latest Marine Assessment reveals significant changes are taking place at the heart of the marine food web, with potential for impacts on […]