Scottish fishing industry figures are urging policymakers not to push through highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) by a ‘back door’ route, following the publication of the consultation response. The Scottish…
Proposals to implement Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) across 10% of Scotland’s seas by 2026 will not be progressed, stated Net Zero Secretary Màiri McAllan, addressing the Scottish Parliament. Instead,…
The seafood sector in Scotland has banded together to kick off a campaign against Scottish Government plans to ban fishing, aquaculture and harvesting in at least 10% of the country’s…
The Scottish Fishermen’s Federation has slammed announcements by the Scottish government relating to proposals for Highly Marine Protected Areas (HMPAs) as having no scientific basis. ‘HPMAs are an exercise in…
The government’s process to select Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) needs a rethink, according to the NFFO, which states that human use issues are being deliberately relegated to a second…