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Powerful tales from fishing sector displayed at international event. ‘Pride in the Seas’ set to feature at ICES Annual Science Conference. An inspiring photography exhibition shining a light on the […]
Ian Gatt awarded a CBE for services to Scottish fishing Ian Gatt, the chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, has been awarded a CBE in the King’s Birthday […]
Why UK political parties must support the fishing sector. In this special report, Fish Focus examines why political parties across the spectrum should throw their support behind the fishing industry […]
Ministers urged to work with fishing industry, not against it The Scottish Government needs to work in tandem with the fishing industry if it is to avoid a repeat […]
Consumers must recognise seafood’s low carbon footprint, says SFF CEO Consumers concerned about climate change can eat Scotland’s wild-caught seafood confident in the knowledge that it has one of the […]
Scotland’s salmon farmers unite in ‘Seafood Coalition’ to challenge proposed marine ban with petition. Scotland’s salmon farmers have joined forces with fishers to challenge the proposed SNP/Green ban on commercial […]
Minister must stop and rethink on HPMAs, says fisheries leader. The Scottish Government must stop and rethink its deeply unpopular proposals for strict marine conservation zones where fishing will be […]
Scottish Seafood Sector United Against Government’s HPMA Proposals Statement from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, Seafood Scotland, Salmon Scotland, Scottish Association of Fish Producers Organisation and Community Fisheries Inshore Alliance. Scotland’s […]
Growing coalition of voices opposes Highly Protected Marine Areas Scottish fishermen have welcomed the growing coalition of voices opposed to the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas on the eve […]
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: […]
Obituary of former SFF president, Alan Coghill. Alan Coghill, the former CEO of Orkney Fish Producers Organisation, Secretary of the Orkney Fishermen’s Association as well as ex – SFF President […]
FIS opens its doors to the UK seafood community. Fisheries Innovation Scotland announces new name and remit. At the FIS AGM in December, the Board formally agreed that FIS should […]
Statement from SFF on UK-EU Fisheries Agreement. Scottish Fishermen’s Federation chief executive Elspeth Macdonald said: “We are pleased that the UK and EU have reached agreement on fishing opportunities for 2023. […]
Scottish Government HPMA proposals. Statement from Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Reacting to the Scottish Government’s proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs), Elspeth Macdonald, chief executive of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation, […]
Protect fishing within our crowded seas, say public. The overwhelming majority of the public believe the fishing industry must not be squeezed out by offshore renewables developments and tougher conservation […]
UK fishers highlight displacement crisis for fishing industry. Committee Room 9 in the Palace of Westminster recently saw the parliamentary launch of the ABPmer report, commissioned by the NFFO and […]
Scottish seas reveal their natural riches By Keith Broomfield Pictured here a few days ago is a creel vessel off Melvaig in the Scottish north-west Highlands. The sea here in […]
New offshore energy policy officer for SFF. SFF has appointed a new policy officer to work on the interface between fishing and offshore energy, both renewables and oil and gas. […]
Fishermen’s leaders push for Brexit deal improvements as they meet PM candidates. Scottish Fishermen’s Federation leaders today met both candidates campaigning to lead the Conservative Party and to become the […]
Candidates for PM urged to help fisheries sector thrive. Fishing industry leaders today called for greater government action to allow the sector to thrive, not just survive, amid a growing […]
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