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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 […]
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 […]
New UK fisheries minister visits north-east to meet industry representatives. The chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has welcomed a visit by new UK fisheries minister Stephen Morgan […]
Good marks of herring as the Scottish fishery begins to gather pace. The Research LK 62 has just completed three trips for MSC certified North Sea herring and encountered good marks […]
UK mackerel industry criticises MCS rating. The Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) – which represents mackerel fishers and processors – has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for failing to […]
“Running roughshod over our fishing industry” – Carmichael condemns SNP government restrictions on isles fishermen. Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has today criticised the Scottish Government for harming isles […]
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 […]
Shetland Fishermen’s Association has today published its manifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, calling on all candidates for the Scottish Parliament to champion Shetland’s fishing industry and put the islands […]
Rural Affairs Secretary Challenges Waitrose on Scottish Mackerel Decision Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to Waitrose following their decision to discontinue selling mackerel. The letter reads: Thank you […]
Scottish pelagic sector disappointed over Waitrose move. Scottish mackerel fishermen and processors under the auspices of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group (SPSG) say they are extremely disappointed that supermarket chain Waitrose […]
MoU agreed for Scottish pelagic data collection programme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Data Sharing Agreement has been signed between Scottish Government Ministers acting through the Marine Directorate, the Scottish […]
CEO Designate of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association appointed. After 16 years’ service as CEO of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), Ian Gatt CBE has announced his intention to retire from […]
Innovative pilot project develops traceability tool for Scottish pelagic fish. An innovative pilot project called ‘Catch to Batch’ has successfully developed tools to enhance the traceability of Scottish caught pelagic […]
Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association updates its Science Data Strategy. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has updated its Science Data Strategy to reflect current and future objectives for ensuring that […]
Fish landings in Scottish ports and harbours 2020-24. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist. tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Scottish Government published detailed fish landings statistics for all the ports and harbours in […]
Scottish pelagic fishermen respond to increase in landing target. Commenting on the news that the Scottish Government is to increase its economic link landing target of pelagic fish from 55% to […]
Scottish industry leaders warn of “very challenging” year ahead as 2026 fishing quotas confirmed. Scotland’s fishing industry is bracing for a difficult year in 2026 as the outcomes of international […]
Good abundance of mackerel for Scottish fishery this Autumn. The end-of-year Scottish mackerel fishery is progressing well with boats finding an abundance of fish that are well spread over a […]
Scottish mackerel fishermen slam catch advice for 2026. Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have reacted angrily and with incredulity to catch advice for mackerel published by the International Council for the Exploration […]
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