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Shetland Juvenile Fish Stocks In Strong Condition

Shetland Juvenile Fish Stocks In Strong Condition

It is hoped that stocks of the main commercial whitefish species are set to bloom around Shetland in the years ahead, with survey catches detecting an abundance of young fish.   While catch rates for mature haddock, cod and whiting were at the lower end of the...
Dr Ian Napier R.I.P

Dr Ian Napier R.I.P

Statement from Shetland Fishermen’s Association on death of Dr Ian Napier   Everyone associated with Shetland’s fishing fleet will feel the tragic loss of Dr Ian Napier, who died this week at the age of 58. Dr Napier – the Senior Fisheries Policy Adviser for UHI...