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The iconic North Sea herring fishery is this year celebrating 20 years of certification to the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Standard for sustainable fishing. To mark the occasion the MSC […]
Elspeth Macdonald to retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has announced that its chief executive, Elspeth Macdonald, will retire from the organisation in […]
New mackerel deal falls short, say Scottish fishermen. Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have given a pointed response to news of an extended sharing agreement for the Northeast Atlantic mackerel stock coupled […]
Scottish Fishermen Slam Starmer’s EU Deal as ‘Horror Show’ and Betrayal of Coastal Communities Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “This deal is a horror show […]
Scottish fishermen criticise downgrade in mackerel rating. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for north-east Atlantic Mackerel in its […]
Scottish Seafood Association voices support for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation concerns on the future of fishing and processing communities. The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) has voiced support for the Scottish Fishermen’s […]
Oceana report into UK fisheries – Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF), has accused an anti-fishing group of creating fake news about the sector in a […]
New fisheries policy officer for Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. SFF has appointed a new fisheries policy manager specialising in inshore catching, non-quota species, catch welfare and marine litter. Dr Nina Valentine […]
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation on quotas for 2024. Scottish fishermen have broadly welcomed the first results from a series of international deals that set out their fishing opportunities and […]
New president and vice-president for body representing Scottish fishermen. A new president has been elected by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, has taken […]
Scottish fishermen from Lunar Fishing, prefer Danish Shipyard and Danish CP marine gear and propeller manufacturer. When the Scottish fishermen from Lunar Fishing sail out on week-long trips in the […]
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation regarding HPMAs. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: “We welcome that the Scottish Government appears to have listened to businesses and […]
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation comment on Our Seas Coalition poll and HPMA claims. Responding to a poll published by Our Seas, Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, said: […]
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation comment on election of Humza Yousaf as new First Minister. Scottish fishermen are urging the new First Minister to work with their industry to help it flourish […]
Scottish fishermen urge halt to sourcing of Norwegian and Faroese mackerel. Scottish fishermen today called on retailers and food suppliers to stop sourcing Norwegian and Faroese mackerel after the two […]
Scottish Fishermen’s Federation statement on UK-Norway deal. Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the SFF, said: “The failure to reach an agreement on fisheries between the UK and Norway for 2021 […]
Scottish Fishermen Trial Mobile App. Scottish fishermen trial mobile real-time reporting app to avoid unwanted catches. A pioneering collaboration between Scottish fishermen and scientists will allow state-of-the-art technology to be […]
Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. SFF chief executive Bertie Armstrong said: “There’s no escaping the fact that this unexpected downturn in the cod stock will be damaging for our fleet. […]
Scottish fishermen pledge to rebuild cod stocks again according to a statement from Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG). Mike Park, Chairman of the Scottish Fisheries Sustainable Accreditation Group (SFSAG), […]
Hannah Fennell CEO Designate of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. Fish Focus celebrates women in seafood in our latest publication. Hannah Fennell is first female president of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, the […]
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