Help to inform future policy by taking part in our consultation on ‘Facilitating marine nature restoration through legislation’

Coastal communities, users of the sea and others with an interest can have their say at consult.gov.scot/marine-scotlan… by 16 May 2024.

The marine transport sector operating outside of Scotland is encouraged to be vigilant for invasive non-native Asian hornets and notify experts if they have any concerns

More information: bit.ly/3PMs5KM

We have recently published updated Scottish Marine Energy Research (ScotMER) evidence maps: bit.ly/4cruCDX.

These detail the gaps in the evidence on the impacts of offshore renewables on the marine environment🌊.

Another area of increased focus for First Minister Humza Yousaf is supporting Scotland’s coastal communities.

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon announced £14 million in grants from the Marine Fund Scotland earlier this year.

The #PrePAREDProject (Predators and Prey Around Renewable Energy Developments) team review their recent event feedback and start preparing for offshore summer survey activity in their March blog
➡️owecprepared.org/2024/03/28/mar…

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon will open Fisheries Management Scotland conference in Aviemore today, followed by a Q&A.

This year’s theme is ‘Cold, Clean Water – Steering the Future for Scotland’s Rivers’ - important in supporting wild salmon, biodiversity and future solutions.

A reminder that the prohibition on fishing for sandeel in all Scottish waters comes into force today, 26 March 2024.

More information: bit.ly/4cmIu2n

We’re working with our partners to protect and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations in Scotland.

Our #wildsalmon progress report sets out work undertaken to deliver the actions to support this iconic species in the last year.

Read more at bit.ly/3TOI7GB

Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon has attended AquaSur, the largest aquaculture trade fair in the Southern Hemisphere.

Aquaculture and its supply chain are worth over £1.8 billion to the Scottish economy & Chile presents a valuable market opportunity for Scottish businesses.

Aquaculture Ministers including Mairi Gougeon from the world's leading aquaculture nations - Norway, Chile and Scotland - came together at AquaSur Conference to explore how innovation can help make the industry more sustainable.

Legislation to make Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) mandatory on scallop dredge and large pelagic vessels in Scottish waters has been laid in Parliament today.

➡legislation.gov.uk/id/sdsi/2024/9…

REM data will help to support more sustainable fisheries management.

Interest in community-led marine restoration is growing.

We want to hear from all users of the sea as we consider how we best:
🔵support marine restoration projects
🔵protect habitats & species being restored, where appropriate.

Have your say by 16 May⬇️
consult.gov.scot/marine-scotlan…

Minister for Energy Gillian Martin addressed & celebrated the Scottish fishing sector SFF #prideintheseas exhibition last night

We are proud of our world-renowned Scottish fishing industry, which is at the forefront of sustainable fishing practices & supports our economy 🐟

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has met with salmon producer Ventisqueros during her visit to Chile. They discussed their efforts to reach net zero, including establishing Chile's first salmon farm powered by 100% renewable energy, and their processing capabilities.