Using fishing industry data and knowledge as a contributor to marine science. Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, is one of the co-authors […]
Unilateral Mackerel Quota Agreement Condemned SPFA AND SFA Statement on Norway and Faroese mackerel quotas Scottish pelagic fishermen have condemned decisions by Norway and Faroe to persist with the unilateral […]
Scots pelagic fishers condemn Russia-Faroe blue whiting arrangement. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has condemned the continuing presence of a fleet of Russian midwater freezer trawlers fishing for blue whiting […]
Working together to manage Scotland’s fish stocks. Scotland’s fishing industry will take a new hands-on role in collecting the data used to make yearly management decisions about herring, mackerel and […]
Charity at loggerheads with regulator over net exports. A charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people in Africa is waging a battle against Scotland’s environmental regulator over the […]
Resolute performs well on Shetland mackerel grounds. By Keith Broomfield It was just prior to daybreak and the tension in the wheelhouse of the Fraserburgh-based Resolute was palpable. The trawler […]
UK-Norway fisheries agreement for 2022. Statement from Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association and Shetland Fishermen’s Association. Commenting on the fisheries deal for 2022 between the UK and Norway, the SFPA and […]
New strategic partnership between SPFA and Shetland UHI will boost pelagic fish stock science. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and Shetland UHI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
SPFA and Shetland UHI agree new strategic partnership to boost pelagic fish stock science. The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) and Shetland UHI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) […]
Dr Steven Mackinson to deliver this year’s Buckland Lecture. Dr Steven Mackinson, the chief scientific officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, will deliver this year’s Buckland Lecture at the […]
Scottish fishermen urge halt to sourcing of Norwegian and Faroese mackerel. Scottish fishermen today called on retailers and food suppliers to stop sourcing Norwegian and Faroese mackerel after the two […]
Failed fisheries deal with Norway statement from SPFA. Reacting to the failure of the UK and Norway to agree a fisheries deal for 2021, Ian Gatt, chief executive of the […]
Scottish herring fishermen pioneer new science work. By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. The importance of scientific sampling to assess the composition of fish stocks […]
Charisma herring survey. Shetland pelagic fishing vessel Charisma recently returned to her home port of Symbister, Whalsay after carrying out acoustic survey work for west coast herring. Skippered by Davie […]
Shellfish Toxicity Warning Advice Remains in Place for Recreational Gathering of Shellfish – The Sea-Fisheries Protection Authority (SFPA) and the Marine Institute are reminding the public to refrain from recreational […]
Covid-19 highlights importance of our pelagic fisheries. By Ian Gatt, chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association and Chairman of the Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group One element that has […]
Mackerel stock in good shape. The publication on the 1st October of the scientific advice for the 2020 catch of North East Atlantic mackerel by the International Council for the […]
Fishers have key role to play in science research. By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association. One of the biggest breakthroughs for fisheries in recent times […]
Scottish summer herring ticks all the right boxes. Robert Duthie, Chairman, Scottish Pelagic Processors Association, explains why herring is so iconic to Scotland and how it is one of the […]
Why big is not bad in fisheries. In this opinion piece, Ian Gatt, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines how the Scottish pelagic fleet has a vital role in […]