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Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable future for Scottish pelagic fisheries. The comprehensive way members of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association have embraced the industry-science data collection initiative […]
Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme paves way for further collaboration. Dr Katie Brigden, Pelagic Fisheries Scientist at UHI Shetland, says it is remarkable how quickly the Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science […]
New chair and vice-chair of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. Alex Wiseman has retired as chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) after 15 years of dedicated service, with former […]
Statement from Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, on sandeel ban. Ian Gatt, chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, said: “This is a political decision, driven by unrelenting NGO pressure. […]
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 […]
A new video on the Scottish pelagic industry-science data collection programme has been released, which highlights the benefits this innovative scheme brings to fisheries management and the marine environment. Produced […]
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 […]
Scottish pelagic sector ‘deeply disappointed’ over Young’s statement The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group says it is ‘deeply disappointed’ at a statement issued by Young’s via the North Atlantic Pelagic Advocacy […]
New study finds Scottish pelagic fisheries have low carbon footprint. A new study has found that Scottish caught pelagic fish such as herring and mackerel have a low carbon footprint […]
Scots pelagic fishers committed to reducing carbon emissions. In this article, Ian Gatt CBE, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines some of the work by the Scottish pelagic industry […]
Scottish economic link boosts local landings. The Scottish Government has strengthened the economic link licence condition so that it delivers more benefits to Scotland and its fisheries-dependent areas. The licence […]
Time to put tasty Scottish ‘silver darlings’ on the menu. The main North Sea herring fishery is about to get underway – the only herring fishery in the north-east Atlantic […]
Ian Gatt awarded a CBE for services to Scottish fishing Ian Gatt, the chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday […]
‘Pride in the Seas’ set to feature at Scottish Fisheries Museum. Museum to spotlight powerful stories from fishing industry. AN INSPIRING photography exhibition shining a light on the lives of […]
Boost for Scottish mackerel as demand from Japan soars. Scotland’s mackerel processing sector has been boosted by a surge in sales to Japan, with demand anticipated to grow further. According […]
Scottish seafood collaboration creates new fish processing company. Three major players in the Scottish seafood sector – Denholm Seafoods, The Don Fishing Company and Seafood Ecosse – have collaborated to […]
Innovation and circumstance – the evolution of the Shetland pelagic fleet. The manner in how the Shetland pelagic fleet evolved to its current position of eight large vessels was the […]
Scottish fishers and processors welcome UK/Faroes agreement. Scottish fishermen and processors have welcomed the recent fisheries agreement between the UK and the Faroes, which will provide extra fishing opportunities for […]
Investment by Shetland pelagic fleet nets environmental benefits. Investment in new vessels and the latest state-of-the-art fish handling technology has ensured that the Shetland pelagic fleet is at the forefront […]
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