Shetland Fishermen appoint scientific officer
With more than 25 years of research experience on issues related to the Shetland and Scottish fishing industry, Dr Chevonne Angus is taking up the newly-created post of scientific officer…
Shetland fishermen slam Oceana report
Responding to the report published by Oceana and containing an attack on the UK’s fishing industry, Shetland Fishermen’s Association executive officer Daniel Lawson described the NGO as an anti-fishing group…
Applying pressure to avoid fleet tie-up
To prevent the fleet being forced to remain tied to the quay next year, the Shetland Fishermen’s Association is lobbying the UK and Scottish Governments over 2026 cod quotas. The…
Fixing the scientific shortfall lifts monk quota
A substantial increase in the monkfish quota for 2025 demonstrates clearly the value of improved scientific efforts in assessing marine stocks, as monkfish is no longer a data deficient species.…
Shetland’s inshore cod stocks looking strong
Survey catches of cod in the inshore waters around Shetland last year were at their best for five years, according to scientists at UHI Shetland. Alongside the strong cod stock,…
Squid at record levels around Shetland
Record volumes of squid are being seen in the waters around Shetland, according to an annual independent survey. While haddock continues to be the most abundant stock, more than three…
Industry position vindicated by North Sea cod quota increase
The 63% increase in the North Sea cod quota under the deal between Norway, the EU and the UK vindicates the position taken by the industry that drastic cod quota…
Scotland’s stocks hit record levels
Official assessments put Scotland’s key commercial fish species, notably haddock and cod, are at their highest level for decades. Contrary to claims by environmental NGOs that these stocks are facing…
Quota cuts based on uncertain advice
Shetland fishermen warns that the financial viability of their fleet is under threat as they face quota cuts to their most valuable catch, based on advice that scientists have admitted…
Frustration prompts fishermen to fund their own science
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association (SFA) and the Scottish White Fish Producers’ Association (SWFPA) are to fund additional surveys of North Sea stocks as anger grows over the failure to tackle…
