Economic Studies - The Scottish Sea Angling Conservation Network

The date today is 09-02-09

Economic Studies

A variety of papers and newsletters which are of general interest.

H & I evaluation of value of sea angling	An economic appraisal of the volume and value sea angling as a niche tourism activity by Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
RSA economics in SW England	The motivation, demographics and views of sea anglers in SW England and their socio-economic impact.
Marine and Coastal Recreation in Scotland SNH 2006 (Overview)	A summary of the findings of research undertaken by SNH in 2005-2006 to develop a better understanding of current and future recreational activity in the marine and coastal environment.Pages 26,27 and 34 are of most immediate interest to sea anglers.
Marine and Coastal Recreation in Scotland SNH 2006 (Detailed)	All the detailed data behind the above.

UK Watersports	UK Watersports and Leisure Participation Survey 2006 by BMF, MCA, RNLI & RYA - sponsored by Sunsail

SEERAD	Scottish Fisheries Statistics 2003
SEERAD	Scottish Fisheries Statistics 2005
SEERAD	Scottish Fisheries Statistics 2006

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The Decline of the Clyde

Ruth Thurstan is a PhD student at the University of York studying historical changes to marine ecosystems.

Using historical records and ‘anecdotal’ information, Ruth has pieced together a picture of how the Clyde has changed over the last 100 years or so. It may be found here.

Give Fish A Chance

SSACN’s Give Fish A Chance (GFAC) initiative reflects the fact that many anglers, whilst enjoying their sport and occasionally taking a fish for the table, are keen to do what they can to ensure the minimal impact to the environment and to the fish themselves.

Give Fish A Chance consists of a series of advisory notes and voluntary measures to help anglers better understand the issues associated with taking and handling fish.

Fish sustainably, only take fish for the table which have had a chance to reproduce and have respect for those you do catch.

Coming Soon

124 more fishing days until Sharkatag

You can now book your place on the Sharkatag at this page. You may also download an A4 poster to distribute to your friends, tackle shops etc.

The pleasure of angling

The innocent recreation of fishing stands out pre-eminently above all other sports or pastimes; and its enjoyableness is in its solitude and the calm, philosophical nature is required to be successful. It begets reflection and demonstrates that all is vanity and uncertain in this life. And dissipation is out of the question in the inveterate angler, as none know better than he knows that a quick eye and steady nerve are his capital, his all, as he waits and watches for the "nibbles".

Unknown Author 1865

EU Balance

As European lawmakers we must aim for balance in all our policies. Article 47 is not about balance, it is about bureaucracy and the surveillance state. Let me assure you that we will be voting against this article.

John Purvis - MEP for Scotland

Just a thought

Supermarkets and restaurants boast of “sustainable” supplies, and sandwiches are reassuringly labelled “dolphin-friendly” -

However threatened the tuna within them may be.

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The Shark Trust

Established in 1997, the Shark Trust is a UK charity dedicated to the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates, rays and chimaera.

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