Working together towards a sustainable Solway Firth
A new report outlining future options for the Scottish seaweed industry has been welcomed by Scottish Government ministers. Sustainability of the sector is key to any future development, with harvesting of some kelp species already banned. The global seaweed industry is estimated to be worth €8.1 billion per year, with Asia dominating the cultivated seaweed… Read more »
A number of Marine Scotland post vacancies are currently being advertised on the Scottish Government website. These vacancies include: Programme Management Officer in EDINBURGH | Careers at VICTORIA QUAY (icims.com) Stakeholder Engagement Officer in EDINBURGH | Careers at VICTORIA QUAY (icims.com) Marine Planning – Policy Officer in EDINBURGH | Careers at VICTORIA QUAY (icims.com) Stakeholder… Read more »
Eden Rivers Trust Webinar – Eden’s fish versus rivers: the battle to survive Thursday 21 April 6.30 – 7.30pm with Gareth Pedley, The Wild Trout Trust – A Free Webinar Ahead of World Fish Migration Day in May, join Wild Trout Trust’s Gareth Pedley and Eden Rivers Trust’s Dave Greaves as they take you below… Read more »
Kirkcolm Old Churchyard Survey – 25/26 February 2022 As part of the Rhins Revealed Community Archaeology Project, AOC Archaeology Group invite you to take part in a detailed survey of Kirkcolm Old Churchyard. This will comprise measured survey using a total station as well as photography and the creation of written records. No previous experience… Read more »
Underwater Life in the Solway Webinar 6.30 pm on Thursday 17 February – Book Now! The Solway Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Solway Firth Partnership are presenting a series of webinars that focus on cross border topics such as geology, marine life and archaeology. This talk, Underwater Life in the Solway, will… Read more »
Geovation has launched a challenge with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to find a sustainable solution to tackle diffuse coastal pollution. Geovation, Ordnance Survey’s open innovation network hub, has launched a challenge with the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) to find a sustainable solution to tackle diffuse coastal pollution, with a prize of up to £5,000… Read more »
Scottish Government is seeking views on a refreshed Onshore Wind Policy Statement. Scottish Ministers published an Onshore Wind Policy Statement in 2017 and are now refreshing this statement in light of the binding net-zero commitment. The proposals being consulted on look at: The Scottish Government’s commitment to deliver an additional 8 and 12gw of onshore wind to… Read more »
Minister Pow delivers the keynote speech at Coastal Futures 2022. Some of the key points which came out of the speech included: This year, the Defra Group will continue working towards our vision of clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse seas, which are used sustainably. Fisheries Management Plans will continued to be developed, working… Read more »
Let the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) know about your experience of using the North West Marine Plans. If you are a decision maker or have experience of using the North West Marine Plans in another capacity, or a strong interest in marine planning then the MMO want to hear from you. On 5 January 2022… Read more »
UK Seafood Fund: Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships scheme opens to applicants in spring 2022. The Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships (FISP) scheme, part of the UK Seafood Fund. aims to improve and share knowledge of fisheries and aquaculture by funding data collection and research to support sustainable fisheries management. This will be done through collaboration between the… Read more »