24 Feb 2026
Photo by Maxwell Andrews The Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan has been formally adopted by Scottish Ministers, establishing a statutory framework for managing marine activities out to 12 nautical miles from the coast. The plan, the second of its kind for the Orkney Islands Scottish Marine Region, sets binding policy for a wide range of sectors […]
24 Feb 2026
Photo by Simon Hurry Shetland Islands Council has approved what will become the UK’s largest salmon farm, giving the green light to Scottish Sea Farms’ (SSF) Fish Holm development in Yell Sound on 11 February. The £8 million site will comprise 12 pens of 160-metre circumference with a maximum standing biomass of 6,000 tonnes, triple the […]
25 Nov 2025
Photo by Isabelle Salomon Coastal communities in North Cornwall have expressed devastation after Camel Fish Ltd lodged an appeal against the Marine Management Organisation’s refusal to grant a licence for a seaweed farm in Port Quin Bay, prolonging a contentious planning battle that has lasted over a year. The appeal has been submitted to the Planning Inspectorate by […]
04 Nov 2025
Photo by Bob Brewer Scottish farmed salmon survival rates have fallen to their lowest level in 35 years, with government data revealing a survival rate of 68.7% for smolts put to sea in 2021, according to the Scottish Government’s Fish Farm Production Survey. Historic low survival rates For smolts introduced to marine sites in 2021, the survival […]
04 Nov 2025
Photo by Ben Stern A milestone in marine restoration has been achieved after 50,000 native oysters were deployed into the Daugleddau Estuary in Pembrokeshire as part of a large-scale effort to rebuild natural oyster reefs. The oysters are expected to improve water quality, capture carbon and create habitats for marine life. Foundational to ecosystem health Bridget […]
28 Oct 2025
New research reveals 99% of globally consumed eels are from threatened species as €2.5bn trafficking industry evades enforcement efforts Photo by Natalia Gusakova The illegal trade in European eels has been confirmed as Europe’s biggest wildlife crime, worth approximately €2.5 billion annually, whilst new scientific research reveals that over 99% of freshwater eels consumed worldwide […]
05 Aug 2025
Photo by K. Mitch Hodge Northern Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has launched a £3.25 million Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund, providing immediate financial support for fishing, aquaculture and marine stakeholders across the region. Minister Andrew Muir announced the scheme opening on 29th July 2025, emphasising the urgency of applications […]
25 Mar 2025
Today (March 25) the Commissioner for Fisheries and Oceans, Costas Kadis, is hosting an event to launch an EU-wide campaign about aquaculture in the EU. Image description: A row of seven fish farming nets in the sea. Image by Tapani Hellman from Pixabay The campaign is running under the title “EU aquaculture. We […]
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