The leaked report is called a “Scottish Overall Assessment 2020” and examines the state of six vital habitats in 11 marine regions around Scotland. It is a draft dated October 2019 compiled by scientists from the government’s NatureScot, formerly Scottish Natural Heritage, and Marine Scotland. The report’s main conclusion is that the marine habitats in […]
SAMS Strategy: Director Prof Nicholas Owens said there was never a more important time to support marine science research as Scotland develops its Blue Economy, a crucial part of the country’s recovery post-lockdown. A commitment to saving the oceans, Earth’s largest ecosystem, is embedded in the UN Sustainability Goals and, as we approach the UN’s […]
Empowering people to help save our oceans 2020 is Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. Never has it been more essential to raise awareness of the critical importance of our marine landscapes. Our oceans are under terrible threat, from warming and acidification to pollution and intensive fishing. Everyone has a role to play in the future […]
Crown Estate Scotland has today published its three-year plan setting out how it will manage sea, land and coastline for the benefit of Scotland’s communities and businesses. Since being established in 2017, the organisation has fostered new ways of working with local and community partners, supported the growth of offshore renewables and helped develop new […]
The seafood sector is to receive an initial package of more than £5 million in financial support to assist businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Scottish Government ‘Fergus Ewing says extra payments will help the sector through the coronavirus outbreak. Funding will be offered to over 650 seafood fishing companies, many of whom have lost […]
Optimisation modelling in the Nephrops fleet: policy brief Scottish Government January 16th 2020 Economic research providing a valuable addition to the evidence base of Scotland’s Nephrops fishery to help inform discussions on the future of fisheries management. Introduction The Nephrops[1] fishery was the second most valuable for Scottish vessels in 2018, after mackerel. The Scottish fleet landed […]
Offshore wind energy: draft sectoral marine plan The Plan aims to identify the most sustainable plan options for the future development of commercial-scale offshore wind energy in Scotland. Scottish Government ‘The Plan aims to identify the most sustainable plan options for the future development of commercial-scale offshore wind energy in Scotland, including deep water wind […]
The three mile limit – full proposal, click here This document is an attempt to inform and promote to fishermen and fisheries managers the fact that reinstatement of the three mile limit is not just possible or plausible, but is presently the best chance we have of preserving and allowing some recovery of our inshore fisheries […]