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Science to support Scottish salmon recovery. Six decades of ecological monitoring on a stream close to King Charles’ Deeside home is providing the science needed for the fight to preserve […]
The Fatter the Better? New research shows changes in fish fat content thanks to industry data. It is well known that pelagic fish, particularly herring and mackerel, are rich in […]
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 […]
Robotic boat completes first un-crewed survey of fish populations around offshore oil platforms. A robotic boat has been used for the first time to survey fish populations around oil platforms […]
Industry sustainability award for new app. App to help Scottish skippers reduce bycatch scoops Industry sustainability award. An innovative app being used by Scottish skippers to share real-time information with […]
Return of the Sprat – ‘vital’ small fish thrive in the Clyde. Small fish that live in open water and form a significant part of the base of the marine […]
Scientists develop state-of-the-art subsea holographic camera. Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have developed one of the most advanced subsea holographic cameras in the world, capable of rapid 3D imaging […]
Breakthrough in study of fish kidney disease related to climate change. New research from the University of Aberdeen could pave the way for the development of drugs and vaccines to treat a […]
Fish in warming Scottish seas grow faster but reach a smaller size. Researchers have found new evidence that global warming is affecting the size of commercial fish species, documenting for […]
Scottish mackerel fishery winds up The traditional start-of-the-year Scottish mackerel fishery is now winding-up. The fishing was reported as being productive with good shoals of fish about. At the start […]
Ancient theory FINally supported. A centuries old theory that has long been fiercely contested has now been backed-up by UK scientists. The theory first mooted in the late 1800s, suggested that paired fins evolved from gills, but has since been widely discounted. Now researchers have found evidence […]
Trial of fisheries bycatch reduction tool on the west of Scotland – new App now available. The latest version of an app co-designed by Scottish skippers to assist them in […]
Using Big Data in Marine Science – A University of Aberdeen scientist co-authored a report commissioned by the European Marine Board to investigate recent advances, challenges and opportunities for using […]
Genetics expertise could transform fish production. A recent review of research highlights how genetics can support development of sustainable aquaculture for global food security. The potential of fish and shellfish […]
Experts look to strike the right balance for salmon gill health. A research group in Scotland is embarking on a project that could enhance fish health and wellbeing by significantly […]
Family matters for world’s second biggest fish. The world’s second biggest fish – the basking shark – prefers to travel with family to familiar feeding sites, according to a new […]
Fish quota allocations out of date. In the European Union the share of the catch, or fish quotas as they are better known, are based on where – and how […]
European fish stocks moving northwards. Many European fish populations are on the move due to warming oceans and increasing numbers, according to new research from an international team of scientists […]
European fish stocks on the move. Many European fish populations are on the move due to warming oceans and increasing numbers, according to new research from an international team of […]
Scottish Fishermen Trial Mobile App. Scottish fishermen trial mobile real-time reporting app to avoid unwanted catches. A pioneering collaboration between Scottish fishermen and scientists will allow state-of-the-art technology to be […]
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