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Scotland sends used nets to help Ukraine counter drones. Over 280 tonnes of used fish farming nets are being sent from Scotland to Ukraine to aid in defending against deadly […]
Salmon farming innovation drive nears £200 million. Innovation in Scotland’s salmon farming sector has surged to almost £200 million, an independent review has found. In total, 268 publicly supported projects worth […]
Scottish salmon poised for £130m India boost as tariffs fall. Scottish salmon exports to India could deliver up to £130 million over the next decade in a major boost to […]
Scientists make breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed. Scientists in Oban, Scotland believe they have developed a successful tank-based method for growing the highly-valued red seaweed Palmaria palmata, […]
Scotland’s Future Catching Policy: Selectivity Consultation 2026 sets out proposals to improve the sustainability, selectivity, and accountability of fishing operations in Scottish waters. The consultation builds on earlier engagement in […]
Trident Aqua Services delivers Scotland´s largest wellboat. Delivered from Sefine Shipyard in December 2025, the 93-meter live fish carrier Inter Alba entered operation and successfully completed its first work period, […]
Harvest volumes reach all-time-high for Mowi Scotland. This month, Mowi posted its Q4 results, ending a record year with revenues of EUR 1.59 billion and operational EBIT of EUR 213 million […]
Akva partners with DOKK Husøy on concrete feed barges. AKVA group has entered into a strategic partnership with DOKK Husøy for the supply of concrete feed barges to the aquaculture […]
Collision between crude oil tanker Apache and stern trawler Serinah (GH 116) in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the […]
Tribute paid to retiring SFF Services Ltd MD as new boss takes over. A new Managing Director is to take the helm at SFF Services Limited, the commercial wing of […]
Fish landings in Scotland in December 2025. A note by Tony Mackay, Economist tony@tonymackay.co.uk 1. The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) have just published their monthly fish landings statistics for the […]
Flooding and foundering of the stern trawler Opportune approximately 36 nautical miles east of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland: Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) Report. Report on the investigation of the […]
Good marks of mackerel encountered by Scottish fleet during January fishery. The traditional January mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet has now drawn to a close, with the significantly reduced quota […]
Carmichael to challenge SNP history of mismanagement in fishing debate – “Same attitudes persist.” Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, will highlights the SNP government’s history of mismanagement over the […]
Annual fisheries negotiations concluded. Annual fisheries negotiations with Coastal States partners have concluded, with agreement on 2026 fishing opportunities worth approximately £540 million to Scotland in 2026. The Total Allowable […]
CEO Designate of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association appointed. After 16 years’ service as CEO of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), Ian Gatt CBE has announced his intention to retire from […]
Fish quality assessment training delivered in Peterhead. Training Advisor, Richard Wardell, has recently coordinated training at Peterhead Fish Market as part of the market’s move to an electronic auction. For […]
Views sought in consultation on tougher rules for organic salmon farms. A series of proposals to boost animal welfare and tackle the environmental impacts of organic salmon farms have been […]
More collaborative seafood industry could help Scotland reel in greater value. By Kim Cameron, senior impact manager at the Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC). From the fishing vessels that land […]
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 […]
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