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SNP scraps Scottish MPAs Plan

SNP scraps Scottish MPAs Plan

Plans to introduce restrictive HPMAs in 10% of Scotland's seas have officially been cancelled. Scottish Government Minister Màiri McAllan announced her party will no longer pursue the plans to restrict fishing in some of Scotland’s fishing grounds. Ms McAllan said:...

Nine in Ten Scots Support Protecting Fishing Fleets

Nine in Ten Scots Support Protecting Fishing Fleets

An overwhelming majority of Scots believe fishing fleets should be safeguarded as seas become more crowded with the emergence of offshore wind and renewables, according to a new survey. A poll of 1,000 adults for the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) underscores...

Norwegians Hit Back At Overfishing Claim

Norwegians Hit Back At Overfishing Claim

Norway should have a share of the fishery that reflects mackerel’s strong attachment to Norwegian waters, according to a letter sent to The Skipper by Pelagic Association senior advisor Mia Høgi Norway's historic track record in the fishery, and the mackerel's...

Small-Scale Fishing Gets Its Day In Parliament

Small-Scale Fishing Gets Its Day In Parliament

This week the European Parliament in Strasbourg will vote on a motion for a resolution on small-scale fisheries, with LIFE Platform, representing European small-scale fishermen, calling for a differentiated approach to small and large scale fisheries. LIFE Platform...