MINSA fact sheet on mackerel MSC suspension

MINSA fact sheet on mackerel MSC suspension

MINSA fact sheet on mackerel MSC suspension The Mackerel Industry Northern Sustainability Alliance (MINSA) has produced a fact sheet providing an update on the current mackerel MSC suspension. Click below to the read the document...
Scottish pelagic fishermen spearhead marine research

Scottish pelagic fishermen spearhead marine research

Scottish pelagic fishermen spearhead marine research, By Dr Steven Mackinson, Chief Scientific Officer, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association One of the biggest breakthroughs for fisheries in recent times is the increasing collaboration between fishermen and...
North Sea herring fishery draws to a close

North Sea herring fishery draws to a close

The North Sea herring fishery is now drawing to a close with most vessels expected to have finished their quota by mid-September. Vessels are currently focusing their attention on grounds around the east of Orkney with top quality MSC certified herring being landed to...
Pelagic fishermen to donate £100,000 to MRI Scanner Appeal

Pelagic fishermen to donate £100,000 to MRI Scanner Appeal

The owners of seven Shetland pelagic fishing vessels are to donate £100,000 to the MRI Scanner Appeal. The Whalsay families behind the Adenia, Anatarctic II, Antares, Charisma, Research, Serene and Zephyr decided to make the sizeable contribution as a gesture of...