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Landmark herring catches for Isle of Man fishermen. Isle of Man fishermen have started to catch herring in Manx waters thanks to new UK quotas that could enable a commercially […]
Real-time closure introduced east of Fair Isle amid high cod abundance. The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate introduced a real-time closure (RTC) zone east of Fair Isle, yesterday, after inspections at sea […]
Death of well-known Shetland fisherman. Obituary from the Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Joseph Gilbert “Josie” Simpson (1937–2026) A steadfast advocate for Shetland’s fishing community and a devoted servant of Whalsay. The […]
Fishermen call on Elon Musk & DOGE to save iconic industry from regulators. Bloated bureaucratic agencies are killing America’s oldest industry. What started as a hands-off government approach for the fishing […]
Death of Dr Ian Napier, statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Everyone associated with Shetland’s fishing fleet will feel the tragic loss of Dr Ian Napier, who died last week at […]
Isle of Man scallop conference. More than 120 marine scientists from 16 countries gathered on the Isle of Man last week for an International scallop conference to exchange ideas and […]
Scientist becomes first Admiral of Manx herring fleet in 30 years. A distinguished marine scientist has been appointed ‘Admiral of the Manx Herring Fleet’ at a ceremony in Douglas. The […]
Additional protection for Isle of Man fishing grounds Three important fishing sites in Isle of Man owned waters are to receive enhanced protection under new measures announced by the Department […]
Politicians from across the aisles pledge to protect fishing. Major exhibition inspires over three days at Scottish Parliament. More than 50 MSPs including three party leaders have put their names […]
Herring success leads to optimism for Manx fishing industry Isle of Man fishermen have successfully caught the allocated 100-tonne quota of herring in Manx waters within weeks of receiving Government […]
Fishermen challenge the idea of a biodiversity crisis in Scotland’s seas. Fishermen in Shetland say that the extent of biodiversity loss in the country’s seas has been greatly exaggerated in […]
New Manx herring quota provides ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’. A new Isle of Man herring quota that follows two years of constructive post-Brexit discussions will provide a “once-in-a-generation opportunity” for the Manx […]
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: […]
Lyme Regis fisherman has been recognised for 31 years of dedication to The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society. CEO Justin Osmond presented the charity’s Stoakes Award to John Wason, who has acted […]
Isle of Skye Health and Wellbeing Support for Fishermen SeaFit is working with more partners in Scotland to hold it’s first health awareness event on the Isle of Skye on […]
Mismanaged ferry services are costing island communities. Disruption to freight sailings this week has forced the closure of Shetland’s fish markets on Thursday, preventing up to 2000 boxes of fish […]
Heart disease fund supported by Isles fishermen. Fishermen in Shetland north-east Scotland are supporting a new initiative to raise funds for the battle against heart disease. The Shetland Fishermen’s Association […]
Pilots for new fisheries management arrangements to help ensure that coastal communities make the most of their waters are to be trialed in the Outer Hebrides, Mull and the east […]
Finalists named for Scotland Food & Drink Legacy Scholarship. Described as a “once in a lifetime” learning opportunity for chefs, the Legacy Scholarship offers a unique five-day stage at The Dorchester, […]
Protected Scottish seabed shows signs of recovery after illegal fishing damage. A protected area of seabed in the Summer Isles near Ullapool is showing encouraging signs of recovery after being severely […]
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