2017 was a record year for Shetland whitefish landings, according to a new report from the NAFC Marine Centre UHI. According to the annual ‘Shetland Fisheries Statistics‘, more than 21,000 […]
Students achievements recognised as prizes were awarded to fifteen NAFC Marine Centre UHI students on Friday at the Centre’s annual awards ceremony. The prizes recognised the students’ hard work and […]
Stronger government links called for with resurgence of whitefish stocks. Key whitefish stocks in Scotland’s waters have expanded dramatically over the past decade, according to a major new analysis. At […]
New fisheries research appointment for pioneering fishing industry sampling scheme Dr Katie Brigden has been appointed as Fisheries Scientist to work on a pioneering fish industry ‘self-sampling’ scheme for pelagic […]
A leading Scottish salmon farmer earns platinum status, the highest possible Investors in People (IIP) accreditation, with sustained investment in jobs and skills within remote and rural communities. At the […]
Scotland’s mackerel and herring fishermen participate in gathering scientific data as work on pioneering ‘self-sampling’ scheme gathers pace Scotland’s mackerel and herring fishermen are working on a pioneering ‘self-sampling’ scheme […]
Fishing industry stands to gain hugely from Brexit when the UK exits the European Union, according to a comprehensive new analysis. It could even double in size if Britain follows the […]
Cefas and Pelagic freezer group sign MoU. Today’s fishing landscape requires close cooperation between commercial fishing industries and scientific organisations, as sharing data between the fishing sector and scientists is […]