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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 […]
National charity competition seeks incredible sea views. National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for […]
Creeling for Sounds: Fishermen and Scientists Team Up to Listen to Scotland’s Seas This winter, an innovative pilot project is underway off Scotland’s west coast, bringing fishermen and scientists together […]
Surtsey: The story of a young island. Fish Focus’ latest feature follows our trip to the Icelandic archipelago, Vestmannaeyjar. Rising from the North Atlantic off Iceland’s southern coast, Surtsey is one […]
“Clear and present danger” to viability of fishing – Carmichael calls for action on spatial squeeze. Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has warned the government that the “critical mass” […]
Shetland whitefish fleet looks to future with young recruits. Nine young men have joined crews in Shetland’s whitefish fleet in the past year, giving a boost to the sector at a […]
Scottish seafood lands big prizes at sustainability awards as case is made for eating more local fish Scottish seafood was the star of the show at the Marine Stewardship Council […]
National charity competition seeks best sea view. National maritime charity, the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, is once again on the lookout for photographers to submit their favourite images of the sea, for its […]
Women at the helm in Scottish fishing industry. Follow Fish Focus’ feature on Women in the Seafood Industry, to mark this year’s International Women’s Day. It is traditionally regarded as a male-dominated industry, […]
The Must-Attend Event for the Fishing Industry, Irish Skipper Expo 2025 With all exhibition stands now sold out and a record-breaking number of companies set to exhibit, this year’s Irish […]
Sustainably caught Disco Scallops™ are on the menu after British marine scientists made the dazzling discovery that the shellfish can be caught using pots equipped with flashing LED lights – […]
Alaskans oppose trawling ban in Prince William Sound. Alaska Pollock Fishery Alliance applauds unified effort to support Prince William Sound fisheries At last week’s Alaska Board of Fisheries meeting, an […]
Collision between Guiding Light and Guiding Star resulting in the flooding and sinking of Guiding Star, 33 nautical miles south-east of Fair Isle, Scotland on 6 October 2022 – MAIB […]
Falmouth hosts first UK Bluefin Tuna Championship. The inaugural UK Bluefin Tuna Championship was held in Falmouth this weekend (September 28 & 29). The event was the first ever catch-and-release […]
Scottish fishers successfully trial innovative fishing gear to prevent whale entanglement in ropes. Minke whale entanglements could reduce by 80% says study A breakthrough collaborative project with creel fishers has successfully […]
Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’ SCOTLAND’S foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, expected to become Scotland’s new First Minister, to “right the wrongs” of […]
Report underlines crucial role of fishing to incoming First Minister. Industry body urges Scottish Government to ‘rebalance the green agenda’. Scotland’s foremost fishermen’s body has challenged John Swinney, Scotland’s new […]
Whilst the Scottish Government has shelved its controversial Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA) plan following protests from the fishing sector and others, there is still concern in Scottish coastal communities […]
Inshore sector a key strength of Shetland fleet. A key strength of the Shetland fishing industry is the broad mix of boats working different fisheries – and no more so […]
Scampi sustainability a major priority for industry, says Seafish. Claims that Nephrops fisheries are environmentally damaging ‘misleading’ Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry, has responded to recent […]
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