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MoU agreed for Scottish pelagic data collection programme
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Data Sharing Agreement has been signed between Scottish...
Seafood podcast, part 2 – the reality of managing fish in an imperfect world
In this Seafood Matters podcast, Dr. Steve Mackinson, chief scientific officer of the SPFA,...
Good marks of mackerel encountered by Scottish fleet during January fishery
The traditional January mackerel fishery for the Scottish fleet has now drawn to a close, with the...
CEO Designate of Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association appointed
After 16 years’ service as CEO of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA), Ian Gatt...
Innovative pilot project develops traceability tool for Scottish pelagic fish
An innovative pilot project called ‘Catch to Batch’ has successfully developed tools to enhance...
Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association updates its Science Data Strategy
The Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s Association (SPFA) has updated its Science Data Strategy to...
Seafood Matters podcast on how science is reshaping pelagic fisheries
Listen to Dr. Steven Mackinson, chief scientific officer of the Scottish Pelagic Fishermen’s...
New sharing deal for mackerel but Scottish fishermen call for comprehensive agreement
Scotland’s pelagic fishermen have given a pointed response to news of an extended sharing...
Good abundance of mackerel for Scottish fleet’s autumn fishery
The end-of-year Scottish mackerel fishery is progressing well with boats finding an abundance of...
Tinned mackerel is a ‘superfood’ says nutrition expert
Tinned mackerel has been described as a ‘superfood’ which everyone should always have in their...
In search of the ‘silver darlings’
The following article about a fishing trip on the Research LK62 appeared in The Scotsman newspaper...
Mackerel quota cut would have devastating impact on processing sector
The advice published today by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES)...