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New course for young people seeking to forge career in fishing industry. UHI Shetland has launched its new five-day Deckhand Preparation Course for young people entering the fishing industry. The […]
New studentship launched in memory of late Dr Ian Napier A new annual studentship has been launched to support and inspire the next generation of fisheries scientists, offering hands-on experience […]
Scottish Sea Farms double delight at the Lantra Awards. Scottish Sea Farms’ Craig Findlay has been named Aquaculture Learner of the Year in the prestigious Lantra Scotland Awards for Land-based […]
MoU agreed for Scottish pelagic data collection programme. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Data Sharing Agreement has been signed between Scottish Government Ministers acting through the Marine Directorate, the Scottish […]
High levels of inshore squid boost case for pilot fishery Extraordinary amounts of squid are being found in Shetland’s inshore waters, strengthening the case for the introduction of a pilot […]
Warning over impact of development on key fishing nursery areas. Greater attention needs to be paid by planners and policy-makers to the impact of development in key nursery grounds for commercially […]
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 […]
Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme paves way for further collaboration. Dr Katie Brigden, Pelagic Fisheries Scientist at UHI Shetland, says it is remarkable how quickly the Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science […]
“I’ve loved every minute” says Aquaculture Learner of the Year. Scottish Sea Farms Trainee Manager Craig Grounds has scooped a coveted Lantra Scotland Award for Land-based and Aquaculture Skills. Grounds, […]
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 […]
Inshore cod stocks strong in Shetland waters. Survey catches of cod in the inshore waters around Shetland last year were at their best for five years. And the record squid catch rate observed in inshore […]
Shetland flapper skate tagging project. The Marine Science team at UHI Shetland have launched a two-year project to study Europe’s largest skate species, the flapper skate, in the seas around […]
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 […]
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 […]
Key commercial fish stocks at record levels. Stocks of Scotland’s key commercial fish species, especially haddock and cod, are at their highest level for decades, according to new official assessments. […]
Shetland Fishermen take steps to improve monkfish data. Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study to shed light on the abundance of monkfish. The work, already being undertaken by […]
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