About SSACN
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The Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network (SSACN) is a Charity registered in Scotland.
SSACN is an independent body operationally overseen by a Steering Committee comprised of a broad spectrum of individuals interested in conservation; it is run on a day to day basis by a Management Committee.
SSACN was formed by combining the efforts of three Scottish sea angling conservation groups – SFSA Conservation, Save Our Sharks in Scotland and the Scottish branch of the Sea Anglers Conservation Network.
SSACN was established to lead a unified, coordinated and comprehensive approach to international, national and local conservation issues which may affect recreational sea angling in Scotland.
The 2007 Marine Environment Inquiry report by the Environment and Rural Development Committee of the Scottish Government recognised that conservation in the marine environment has historically been very low on the agenda for politicians in Scotland.
SSACN seeks to ensure that all sea anglers can effectively enjoy their sport within fisheries managed for the benefit of all and not just for a select few.
Sea Angling in Scotland
Recreational sea angling is a selective, environmentally friendly and low-impact fishing activity, it is the # 1 coastal recreation activity in Scotland and is of great social and economic importance.
Scotland should be a major sea angling centre based around species that are not readily available elsewhere in the British Isles, but lack of stocks through inefficient and ineffective fisheries management has left many species virtually extinct and many areas barren and fishless.
Sea angling supports many livelihoods and business opportunities and contributes more than £150 million / yr to the Scottish economy; over £20 million / yr is being lost to the Scottish economy through the lack of fish stocks and facilities.
SSACN campaigns and works with statutory bodies for the continual improvement of Scottish RSA fisheries and access for all anglers to them.
You can help
There are many challenges for SSACN, we need active supporters throughout Scotland to work issues with local press, politicians and local conservation groups.
Anyone seeking further information or to make any form of contribution to SSACN should email us by clicking on the following (this is an anti-spam measure) which will lead you to a real email address !!
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