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Adapting Scotland’s fisheries policies for resilience to climate change and ocean acidification

A report titled ‘Fisheries policies adaptation and resilience to climate change and ocean acidification’ was published from the ClimateXChange Secretariat earlier this May. The research authored by BMT through ClimateXChange aimed at informing Scotland’s fisheries policies, specifically focusing on driving adaptation and resilience to climate change and ocean acidification. The research prioritised the development of […]

Report underlines crucial role of fishing to new First Minister

Marine , News

Scotland’s foremost fisher’s body, the Scottish Fisherman’s Federation (SFF), has challenged John Swinney, Scotland’s new First Minister, to “right the wrongs” of the Bute House Agreement and commit to putting support for fishing towards the top of the agenda. The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) has launched its Industry Trends and Attitudes Report, calling for a […]

Government supports European marine energy centre growth plans

Marine , News

As part of the UK government’s Levelling Up initiative island communities around the UK will see a distribution of £4.6 million funding go towards vital transport links, helping to support local jobs and grow the economy. A further £3 million also awarded to Orkney-based European Marine Energy Centre – the world’s first and leading wave […]

Public health and flooding

News , Water

Climate change is increasing our exposure to fluvial flooding in Scotland. Physical and mental health are negatively impacted by flooding, with the greatest health impacts in the UK and Scotland on mental health. This CREW (Centre of Expertise for Waters) Policy Brief reviews the literature on the public health impacts of fluvial flooding, including physical and […]

Survey finds significant appetite to accelerate deployment of tidal and wave energy

Marine , News

In 2023, Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult conducted a survey for Crown Estate Scotland to gather insights from wave and tidal energy developers. The survey was issued to 29 organisations of which 26 replied, 10 wave and 16 tidal of which 3 were project developers. It asked recipients to declare their existing deployed capacity, their […]

Crab and lobster management changes in Scotland from May come into effect

Marine , News

From 12th May 2024, selected interim measures will be implemented in Scotland for inshore fishing vessels, including: prohibition on landing of egg-bearing crab and lobster into Scotland controls on creel fishing vessels of more than 12 meters overall with a track record of landing more than 200 tonnes of crab and / or lobster in […]

Targeted protection for critically endangered flapper skate proves effective

Marine , News

The Scottish Government and teams have published a paper detailing the positive results of targeted protection for the critically endangered flapper skate within a Marine Protected Area (MPA). Evidence informed MPAs The Loch Sunart to the Sound of Jura MPA was established in 2014 with fisheries measures, such as fisheries closures and fishing gear restrictions, […]

World’s largest floating offshore wind farm gets go-ahead

Marine , News

The world’s biggest floating wind farm has been given the go-ahead off the Aberdeen coast. The £3 billion floating offshore wind project from developers Flotation Energy and Vårgrønn has been granted offshore planning approval. The project titled Green Volt, has now received all its planning approvals and remains on track to be the first commercial-scale […]