by SPSG | Mar 2, 2023 | News
Dr Steven Mackinson of the SPFA recently gave a Buckland Foundation talk at Cefas in Lowestoft reflecting on industry participation in fisheries science. Listen to the talk here:
by SPSG | Feb 21, 2023 | News
This article by Ian Gatt, chairman Scottish Pelagic Sustainability Group, was published in The Scotsman on 16 February, 2023 The blue whiting is one of Scotland’s lesser-known commercial fish yet has an important role and value to the Scottish catching and processing...
by SPSG | Feb 15, 2023 | News
The start-of-the-year Scottish mackerel fishery was successfully completed by the week ending 11 February, with the last fish caught on grounds to the west of the Butt of Lewis. A notable feature of this year’s fishery has been the length of time the big shoals of...
by SPSG | Feb 3, 2023 | News
Dr Steven Mackinson, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, is one of the co-authors of an article on using fishing industry data and knowledge as a contributor to marine science. Titled ‘A will-o’-the wisp? On the utility of...
by SPSG | Jan 16, 2023 | News
The traditional start-of-the-year, January mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet is progressing well, with boats reporting good marks of fish. Fishing commenced in early January west of Shetland and boats are now in the North Rona area as they follow the...