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Scottish salmon could be even healthier than previously thought, according to a new report by leading nutrition scientists. The Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen found that farmed Scottish […]
Old offshore platforms may support marine ecosystems as “artificial reefs”. A new report has found that old offshore platforms can help support marine ecosystems by acting as “artificial reefs”, although […]
New era for SAIC as it takes on £1.4 million in new annual funding and relocates to Inverness. SAIC – formerly known as the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre – has begun […]
John Wallace retires from Board of Peterhead Port Authority after two decades of leadership. Peterhead Port Authority has announced the retirement of long-serving Board member John Wallace, marking the end of a […]
Highly experienced fisheries scientist joins SFA team. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has appointed Dr Chevonne Angus to a new post of Scientific Officer. With more than 25 years of research experience on […]
Tesco and Sainsbury’s crowned with top honours at annual MSC and ASC UK Awards 2025 Tesco was crowned MSC UK Supermarket of the Year while Sainsbury’s won the ASC Retailer […]
Native oysters – tiny creatures, big impact beneath the waves. Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and NativeAqua, a native oyster farm, have been awarded £14,300 to investigate how to […]
Landmark new research funded to shape the future of ‘Marine Artificial Structures’: from oil and gas platforms to offshore wind structures. New project: ValMAS (Value of Marine Artificial Structures) is […]
Secret to being happy as a clam: Scientists find genes to survive extremes and live long in Antarctic clam. Scientists studying the Antarctic clam found it switches on dormant ‘youthful’ […]
Cooperative agreement between countries of the North Atlantic Ocean, reduces marine plastic pollution but with unequal economic benefits, finds study. A new study shows cross-country collaboration in tackling marine plastic pollution […]
Can offshore wind farms and the UK Fishing Industry co-exist effectively? PML-led research highlights urgent need for standardised compensation and improved collaboration between energy companies and fishermen. A new study, […]
Fresh research to focus on the Scottish Shellfish industry. On-site environmental shellfish farm monitoring, assessing Blue mussel spat fall, and a deep dive into how social media trends can work […]
Eating Scottish caught herring and mackerel could help health and climate. Scientists who have calculated the UK’s “lost” nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a […]
Eat local fish: Nutrients “lost” to exports could help health and climate. Unique study maps seafood supply and consumption by species UK’s oily fish mostly exported despite health and climate […]
Conservation measures to save Atlantic salmon in Scottish rivers “could do more harm than good.” Scottish river restoration schemes which are currently receiving large sums of public funding are unlikely […]
Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop. A workshop on sea lice that brought together researchers, industry, regulators and policy makers has sought to offer solutions to the growing […]
Climate change and UK fisheries, what next? In this analysis, Fish Focus looks at the impact of climate change on UK fisheries. Climate change and how it affects our environment […]
The public are being encouraged to eat more wild fish, such as mackerel, anchovies and herring, which are often used within farmed salmon feeds. These oily fish contain essential nutrients […]
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 […]
Science to support Scottish salmon recovery. Six decades of ecological monitoring on a stream close to King Charles’ Deeside home is providing the science needed for the fight to preserve […]
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