From a government press release. Yesterday Scotland’s Marine Bill today received Royal Assent, marking a major turning point in safeguarding the future of Scotland seas and laying the foundations for a more simplified marine planning and licensing system. The Marine (Scotland) Act provides a framework which will help balance competing demands on Scotland’s seas. It [...]
Full details of the scheme arrangements for 2010 are as follows: A minimum of 40 cod per hours fishing effort will indicate a high abundance. There will be a maximum level of 9 closures (plus 3 extra in the event of a positive sample) set at any one time. Closed Area (CA) will be a [...]
Pauly, D. and Maclean, J (2003). In a perfect ocean: the state of fisheries and ecosystems in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Sea Around Us Project. Island Press, Washington DC, USA. Caddy, J.F. and Cochrane, K.L (2001). A review of fisheries management past and present and some future perspectives for the third millennium. Ocean & [...]
This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series ThurstanThe literature that details the fisheries in the Firth of Clyde from 1882 documents some profound changes throughout the years. Some of these changes, such as technological innovations, were adopted extremely quickly and had a major effect on fishers’ work. However, other biological changes that [...]
This entry is part 9 of 10 in the series ThurstanMajor changes to the Firth of Clyde ecosystem In the 1880s, it was estimated that 500,000 people in Scotland were involved in the fisheries in some form, either as fishers, gutters, curers or for the supply of boats and gear[i]. By this point, the fishing [...]
This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series ThurstanAs the scallop fishery expanded outside of the Firth of Clyde and new fishing grounds were discovered in the mid-1970s, it was found that the size of scallops and the number of rings on their shells were much greater than those in the Clyde[i], showing [...]
As low herring populations pushed fishers to diversify, other fish stocks were targeted. Mid-water trawls and faster demersal trawling allowed many more fish to be taken, with larger fish caught than had been seen for years 59. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, this successful fishing continued, until many people fished for these species full time59 [...]
This entry is part 7 of 10 in the series ThurstanBy the 1950s, boats were built on the Clyde that were 50ft long and able to carry 20 tons of fish[i]. The seine net fishery for herring, or ring-netting, was the most important and valuable fishery in the Firth of Clyde20. Yet within a few [...]
SSACN’s Give Fish A Chance (GFAC) initiative reflects the fact that many anglers are keen to do what they can to ensure the minimal impact to the environment and to the fish themselves.
Fish sustainably, only take fish for the table which have had a chance to reproduce and have respect for those you do catch.
Weighing fish by measuring them helps minimize any potential harm to the fish. Just enter the measurement (in cms) of your fish and the calculator will do the rest!
Interactive graphs and downloadable charts presenting weight for length in cms/lbs may be found here
Marine Scotland has circulated the first Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) Newsletter. The first draft of a Management Handbook has been made available for comment; a second draft is planned to be available shortly incorporating comments that have been received. SNH/JNCC have delivered scientific advice on nature conservation MPAs to ministers. This advice package, Advice to [...]
Marine renewables and offshore wind
Marine Scotland has commenced its review of the Plan for Offshore Wind Energy. It is also updating the 2007 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of wave and tidal energy. Finalised plans for all three technologies will be adopted in 2013. The Plans will be brought together and accompanied by an integrated ‘Sustainability Appraisal’. This will include [...]
Consultation on the draft Statutory Instrument ‘The Draft Scottish Marine Regions Order 2013’ ends on 28/02/13. The paper which was published for consultation on 6 December 2012 establishes the boundary co-ordinates for Scottish Marine Regions . The consultation is seeking views on the draft legislation; the co-ordinates establishing the marine regions boundaries; the names of [...]
University of Aberdeen – workshop invitation
Workshop invitation: The value of the marine environment to divers and sea anglers We would like to invite you to take part in at least one of the two workshops that we are running in Aberdeen. These will be held on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th February, at Aberdeen Arts Centre (33 King Street, Aberdeen [...]
DG Mare – Atlantic Strategy–Public call
DG Mare has now issued a public call for suggestions for research and investment priorities within the Atlantic area. The intention of the call is to generate a set of research and investment priorities to be brought under an Atlantic Strategy Action Plan, expected around April 2013. The Action Plan is to help guide strategic [...]
The UK Environment Minister, Richard Benyon, has announced the start of the public consultation on Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs). The consultation document and annexes can be viewed at http://www.defra.gov.uk/consult/open/. The public consultation will run until midnight on 31 March 2013, and will give everyone with an interest in the marine environment the opportunity to provide [...]
Sharkatag – 14/15/16 June
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