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Public support for UK control of fishing amid crunch EU talks
Survey reveals Scots believe Brussels must offer benefits to fishing in return for access to our waters Almost nine out of 10 Scots believe the UK should definitively control which vessels fish in its waters, a stark new poll shows. And more than 80% think the...
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Scottish fishermen criticise downgrade in mackerel rating
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association has criticised the Marine Conservation Society (MCS) for downgrading its rating for north-east Atlantic Mackerel in its ‘Good Fish Guide’. Ian Gatt, chief executive of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, said:...
Shetland Warning over impact of development on key fishing nursery areas
Greater attention needs to be paid by planners and policy-makers to the impact of development in key nursery grounds for commercially important fish around Shetland’s coastline, the island’s fishing association has warned. It follows a new study by UHI Shetland that...
Marine Charity Fails In UK Fishing Quota Challenge
Court rules that fishing quotas set by the UK government were correctly determined after consideration of multiple factors. On Friday (28 March) at the High Court in London, Mrs Justice Lang dismissed the judicial review application brought by the Blue Marine...
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All steel work renewed 4 years ago. Engine top end rebuild 4 years ago. Gearbox recon 12 months ago. Boat has been fished single handed and is ready to fish right away. Self shooting side door. 3/4 ton stern tank live catch hold. Skipper retiring after 30 years of...
Peterhead Port Signs Partnership For Provision Of Fish Market E-Auction
Peterhead Port Authority has appointed a software provider for the new e-auction planned for its fish market. After an extensive and collaborative process, PPA has decided to adopt Aucxis' cloud-based platform KOSMOS to replace the traditional shout auction....
SFF Message To UK PM: Do Not Gamble Away Our Futures For EU Deal
The UK Prime Minister must avoid gambling with the future of Scottish fishing businesses by using the industry as a bargaining chip in negotiations to improve relations with the EU. That’s the stark message delivered to Sir Keir Starmer today in a letter from...
Atlanto Scandian herring season for Scottish fleet gets underway
Atlanto Scandian herring season for Scottish fleet gets underway The Atlanto Scandian herring season for the Scottish fleet is now underway, with the quota this year marginally up by three per cent, although the UK has only two per cent of the overall total allowable...
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Scottish Seafood Association Voices Support for SFF Concerns on the Future of Fishing
The Scottish Seafood Association (SSA) has voiced support for the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation (SFF) and their recent statement regarding the urgent need to safeguard the future of fishing and processing communities. These fishing and supply chain sectors are vital...