28 Apr 2022
Climate change has caused a rapid warming of Scottish lochs and reservoirs, according to new research reported by the BBC, the Independent and Scottish Government. A report by Scotland’s Centre of Expertise for Waters (Crew) found that 97% had seen an increase in temperature between 2015 and 2019. The researchers have warned that the changes […]
05 Apr 2022
Blue Economy Vision for Scotland launched: Scottish Government news release: Move to make Scotland a global leader in marine management. Scotland’s ambition for a world-leading ‘Blue Economy’ has been set out in a vision document. The Blue Economy is sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, improved livelihoods and jobs, while preserving the health […]
22 Mar 2022
Views on a draft future catching policy are being sought along with plans to roll-out Remote Electronic Monitoring systems for boats fishing in Scottish waters. The proposals include: Additional technical and spatial management measures to reduce catches of unwanted fish and support the fishing industry to avoid bycatch of sensitive marine species such as seabirds, […]
01 Feb 2022
The Scottish Government is consulting on new priority actions to tackle marine litter in Scotland. Responses to the consultation will inform the final updated Marine Litter Strategy and action plan before it is published. This consultation is one of the final stages in the process of updating the Marine Litter Strategy for Scotland. A large […]
19 May 2020
The EU Bathing Waters Directive, includes a requirement to monitor water quality at locations popular with large numbers of bathers and to take steps to improve water quality where the necessary standards are not met. This year the Scottish Government consider that restrictions on movement and physical distancing guidance need to be taken into account […]
26 Nov 2018
Bob Earll: The issue of mechanical kelp harvesting in Scotland has become a very high profile controversy over the last six months. The links below highlight the current decision by the Scottish Parliament. Whilst it has been cast as a classic protection versus management issue, the reality is that in many ways it has been […]
08 Feb 2017
Anglers in Scotland will be shielded from increased costs. Proposals to introduce rod licences and a new wild fisheries levy will not be taken forward, Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham has announced. The Scottish Government has ruled out these measures as well as the criminalisation of freshwater fishing without written permission and proposals to overhaul the […]
21 Nov 2016
It seems strange that it seems to be NGOs and consultants who are increasingly publicising Government’s projects. Natalie Frost ABPmer ‘By 2020, the Scottish Government would like 100% of its electricity demand to be met from renewables by creating a balanced portfolio of both onshore and offshore technologies. Tidal stream energy has significant potential to […]
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