I missed this when it came out but this has important implications for the management in many areas of the Scottish coast.

Scottish Government  ‘An analysis of the impacts from different options for the management of the Scottish Inshore fisheries. In particular, the report provides an appraisal of scenarios related to restrictions on the use of mobile fishing gears within one and three nautical miles of the shore. This report presents the results of independent analysis of the impacts from different options for the management of the Scottish Inshore fisheries. In particular, the report provides an appraisal of scenarios related to restrictions on the use of mobile fishing gears within one and three nautical miles of the shore.’ To read the report click here:  http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2015/01/4022