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Shetland mussel farming sector rides the crest of a wave Shetland is by far Scotland’s biggest farmed mussel producing region – and according to the managing director of one of […]
Steady fishing for Shetland whitefish fleet. The Shetland whitefish fleet is looking forward to a good second half to the year, with landings expected to pick up over the next […]
Orkney and Shetland salmon exports rise to £200m The value of exports of Scottish salmon from the Northern Isles rose to £200 million last year as demand continues to grow […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quality and sustainability at heart of Pelagia Shetland operation. Quality is close to the heart of John Angus, Senior Sales Manager at Pelagia Shetland Ltd, and this dedication by him […]
Ling research for Shetland fishers. With quota uplifts for key species such as cod, haddock, whiting and saithe for 2024, the immediate prospects for the Shetland whitefish sector look better […]
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 […]
Shetland Seafood Auctions looks to the future with confidence. Shetland Seafood Auctions (SSA) experienced a buoyant 2023 with the quantity of fish sold through the electronic auction up on previous […]
Inshore cod stocks strong in Shetland waters. Survey catches of cod in the inshore waters around Shetland last year were at their best for five years. And the record squid catch rate observed in inshore […]
Cooke Aquaculture Scotland deploys first Shetland hybrid feed barge. Cooke Aquaculture Scotland, the largest producer of organic Scottish salmon, has deployed its first hybrid feed barge in Shetland to further […]
Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on quota increases. Fishermen in Shetland today welcomed widespread quota increases next year, reflecting the excellent health of the abundant seas around their isles. Following […]
Successful Shetland seafood business up for sale. A prominent island-based seafood business, Blydoit Fish Ltd, with bases in Scalloway and Lerwick in Shetland, is on the market. The business, which […]
Shetland flapper skate tagging project. The Marine Science team at UHI Shetland have launched a two-year project to study Europe’s largest skate species, the flapper skate, in the seas around […]
Salmon farmers back Shetland Tall Ships. Shetland salmon farmers have joined forces to support this week’s spectacular Tall Ships’ return to Lerwick. Trade body Salmon Scotland and local companies, Cooke […]
Importance of Shetland fishmarkets highlighted in new video. The attractions and advantages of Shetland’s fishmarkets are recognised by leading industry representatives in the final in a series of videos promoting […]
Shetland Island Council opposes HPMA proposals. Shetland Islands Council has submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) – strongly opposing the policy proposals. […]
Shetland Fishermen’s Association comment on INTOG round of renewables projects. Fishermen in Shetland say they are relieved at the Crown Estate Scotland’s decision not to grant licences to any offshore […]
Campaign to Encourage Skippers to Land in Shetland Land in Shetland, a joint campaign by Lerwick Port Authority and Shetland Islands Council to encourage more fishing skippers to land their […]
Highlighting advantages of landing in Shetland. Fishing industry campaign launches videos and website. Land in Shetland, a joint campaign by Lerwick Port Authority and Shetland Islands Council to encourage more […]
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