Scots pelagic fishers committed to reducing carbon emissions

Scots pelagic fishers committed to reducing carbon emissions

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...
How co-sampling and self-sampling works

How co-sampling and self-sampling works

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...
Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable future

Data collection scheme will help ensure a sustainable future

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...
New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector

New SPFA chairman keen to address challenges facing sector

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...