New video on innovative herring survey

New video on innovative herring survey

A new short video has been produced highlighting the collaborative approach between fishermen and scientists in their innovative survey to assess the status and composition of herring stocks to the West of Scotland. The film gives an informative overview of the...
New season fresh Scottish mackerel now available

New season fresh Scottish mackerel now available

New season fresh Scottish mackerel is now available in supermarkets and fishmongers, providing a tasty, nutritious and value-for-money meal option. Packed full of vitamins, minerals and heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids, mackerel is ideal for grilling and baking and...
Pelagic fleet shows that big can be beautiful

Pelagic fleet shows that big can be beautiful

There is a school of thought among some environmentalists that when it comes to fishing, big is bad and small is good. Much more sustainable, they argue, to have small-scale artisanal fishers working our fishing grounds as opposed to large trawlers. A simplistic...
Herring survey takes a starring role on BBC Landward

Herring survey takes a starring role on BBC Landward

BBC Landward will be featuring the innovative work of a multi-partner scientific survey to assess the status and composition of herring stocks to the West of Scotland. The Landward programme will be aired on Friday 6 October at 7.30pm on BBC Scotland. The survey led...