Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Unit has teamed up with a few good partners (including Solway Firth Partnership) to bring the Solway to you. Planned pre-Covid events have gone through a transformation of digital metamorphosis. See if we can peak your interest with the programme And just a taster below of what’s… Read more »
Government consults on new measures to boost the fishing industry and coastal communities. The government is seeking views on new measures to boost our fishing industry, including how to fairly distribute the new opportunities from leaving the Common Fisheries Policy, and increase the economic benefits from fishing activity for our coastal communities. The government has… Read more »
Marine Conservation Society have now launched the Young Ocean Optimist of the Year Award to recognise the achievements of young people who have worked tirelessly to protect, recover and celebrate our ocean. Nominate any inspiring young person who might use their spare time to clean their local beach, raise awareness of threats to marine life,… Read more »
Solway Firth Partnership will be holding our AGM at 10.30am on Friday 6 November. This will be an AGM with a difference due to the COVID-19 restrictions. Pre-recorded staff updates will be available online so you can watch them during the week before the AGM at a convenient time to you. We will hold the… Read more »
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing provides an update on Future Fisheries Management, following the publication of the outcome of the discussion paper. Fishing matters hugely to Scotland – economically, culturally and socially. Fishing, fish and seafood farming generate huge economic value, especially in coastal communities. In 2019, the value of fish and seafood landed in… Read more »
The Scottish Sea Fisheries National Discussion Paper Outcome Report and Policy Intent Paper have now been published by Marine Scotland. Last year, extensive engagement was held with a wide range of stakeholders to discuss key principles and matters which would inform the development of a Future Fisheries Management Strategy. Marine Scotland received 120 written responses… Read more »
Join the Salt on the Solway webinar on Thursday 29 October, from 6.30pm to 7.45pm. For more information and to book click here or click on the poster below.
Wild Goose Festival, held in Dumfries and surrounding areas, uses the migratory route of the Barnacle Geese between Svalbard and the Solway Estuary to join people, nature and ideas. It builds on connections with The International Storytelling Festival, established last year for Scotland and the Arctic. Produced by The Stove Network, Wild Goose Festival unites… Read more »
Marine Scotland (MS) is currently conducting a business survey to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the different sectors of the economy. The survey is open until 12 October, and MS are looking for as many fishing businesses to complete the survey as possible. To access the survey click here
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has published its annual UK Sea Fisheries Statistics 2019. The publication is a summary of: The UK fishing fleet Trade Its activity at sea: Landings – how much fish they catch and land, Effort – how long they spend at sea For full details click here