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4 March, 2019

Scottish Government fisheries discussion paper: a basis for cautious optimism?

This morning Scottish Ministers set out options for the future of all Scotland’s fisheries in their Scottish Sea Fisheries National Discussion Paper, which will form the basis for an open consultation through to 7th June 2019.

21 November, 2018

Kelp to be protected from mechanical dredging!

Holyrood today approved protections for wild kelp as part of the Crown Estate Scotland Bill, which passed at Stage Three this afternoon

6 February, 2019

Scottish Parliament debates aquaculture – including wrasse

Today Holyrood debated the future of the Scottish salmon farming industry, and the issues it faces, including the impact of the use of wrasse and other cleaner fish


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12 Dec

The Committee published its report on the proposed deposit & return scheme this week. The Committee supports the principles of the scheme but to operate effectively it needs to be understandable and easy for the public and businesses to use. Find out more: http://ow.ly/gQqw50xycKx



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