“17 projects, with a combined potential generating capacity of 25GW, have been offered the rights to specific areas of the seabed for the development of offshore wind power “
Winners & Losers: Scotland Leases Out Its Seas
Home and Dry: Reducing the Risk of Capsizing
“Your catch is worthless if you are not coming home with it.” Derek Cardno, Marine Safety and Training Officer at the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation
Annual Survey of the Fishing Sector
The annual survey of the UK fishing fleet is carried out by Seafish, the public body that supports the UK seafood industry.
The SNP/Green Deal: An Islands’ Perspective
“For us here in Orkney and in the other two islands authorities, this document fails to deliver on the Islands Act. “
Lobbying: Is Orkney’s future being determined by a few ?
“What is the future for Orkney’s Farming and Fishing sectors? “
Provenance, Resilience,Sustenance: Scotland’s Food Security Campaign
A campaign is to be launched in Scotland over fears that our food security is under threat.
Funding Safety At Sea For Our Fishing Sector
The Scottish Government has announced funding for 100 new on-board defibrillators and a range of life-saving training opportunities for fishing vessels.
Covid’s Impact on the Fishing Sector
The fishing industry saw significant decreases in both landings and the value of catch in 2020. This has been disastrous for Scotland’s coastal and island communities.
And They Send You Nice Things Too!
“As someone in ‘Alice’ advised, I’ll begin at the beginning, go on to the end, then stop. “
Scottish Salmon
Wild salmon, caught by rod, has registered the third lowest numbers on record.
