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Death of Dr Ian Napier, statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Everyone associated with Shetland’s fishing fleet will feel the tragic loss of Dr Ian Napier, who died last week at […]
Improvement in fisheries science secures monkfish quota increase. Fishermen in Shetland have welcomed an increase in monkfish quotas for next year, as agreed this week by the UK and the […]
Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on quota reductions. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has warned that a failure to invest in fisheries science is leading to an unfair reduction of quotas, and […]
First Minister confirms awards from Marine Fund Scotland £14 million for marine industries and coastal and island communities in 2024/25. First Minister John Swinney has confirmed that 67 projects will […]
Fishing crews encouraged to take a longer look at marine biodiversity. Two new papers published by the Shetland Fishermen’s Association show the need to take a long-term view when it […]
UK mackerel agreement with Norway and Faroe. The UK has today agreed a set of fisheries arrangements with Norway and the Faroe Islands with respect to North-East Atlantic mackerel. Those […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pelagic fishermen urge Coastal States to focus on more equitable quota shares. Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have urged the Coastal States fishing mackerel, blue whiting and Atlanto-Scandian herring in the north-east […]
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 […]
Fishermen challenge the idea of a biodiversity crisis in Scotland’s seas. Fishermen in Shetland say that the extent of biodiversity loss in the country’s seas has been greatly exaggerated in […]
New president and vice-president for body representing Scottish fishermen. A new president has been elected by the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation. Hannah Fennell, head of the Orkney Fisheries Association, has taken […]
Lamlash Bay: an exercise in exaggeration and embellishment . There is no clear evidence that establishing the No Take Zone in Lamlash Bay has helped fish stocks or fishermen, […]
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 […]
Fishermen feel let down by SSE over interconnector guard vessel work. Fishermen in Shetland are questioning the community spirit of electricity giant SSE after it awarded work to vessels masquerading […]
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 […]
UK-EU fisheries agreement statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Reacting to the fisheries agreement reached between the UK and the EU for 2023, SFA executive officer Simon Collins said “Of all […]
Fisheries deal between UK and EU/Norway. Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Reacting to the deal between the UK and the EU and Norway on fish catches for 2023, and particularly […]
Offshore wind developers urged to protect local fishing industry. Offshore windfarm developers are being urged to spend some of their billion pound-plus development resources on protecting Shetland’s fishing industry. Ocean […]
Special book to mark SFA 75th anniversary. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has published a special book to commemorate its 75th anniversary. The 246-page hardback book, 75 Years of the SFA, written by Dr Ian […]
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