by SPSG | Sep 23, 2024 | News
In this article, Ian Gatt CBE, chief executive Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association, outlines some of the work by the Scottish pelagic industry in reducing carbon emissions Whilst it is early days yet, the new Labour Government has been sending the right signals...
by SPSG | Sep 4, 2024 | News
Here, we give a summary of the technical steps involved in the innovative Scottish pelagic industry-science co-sampling and self-sampling process. Co-sampling involves collecting frozen samples of herring, mackerel and blue whiting from each haul in a random selection...
by SPSG | Aug 27, 2024 | News
The comprehensive way members of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association have embraced the industry-science data collection initiative is testament to the industry’s commitment to sustainability and ensuring better stock management, says chairman Richard...
by SPSG | Aug 19, 2024 | News
Dr Katie Brigden, Pelagic Fisheries Scientist at UHI Shetland, says it is remarkable how quickly the Scottish Pelagic Industry-Science Data Collection Programme (SPISDCP) has progressed since the initial feasibility study in 2018, which has now led to data being used...
by SPSG | Aug 5, 2024 | News
Richard Williamson, the new chair of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), says he is honoured to take on the new role and build upon the excellent work of the previous long-standing chair, Alex Wiseman, and vice-chair, David Hutchison. Now, with...