Working with partners NatureScot & @SAMSoceannewson - recently published findings show a substantial increase in numbers for the critically endangered #FlapperSkate since protection measures in the Loch Sunart to Jura MPA came into effect

Find out more👉 bit.ly/4dkK2KJ

Yesterday Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands Mairi Gougeon gave evidence to the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM).

Find out more below ⬇️

📢 We have two #SGvacancies for a Plankton Analyst (part time - 18.5 hours per week)

For more details and how to apply ➡️bit.ly/PlanktonAnalyst

Closing date 26 May

#SGvacancy #parttime job #parttime

How is the world’s most northerly bottlenose dolphin population getting on? In today’s blog, read about the latest monitoring results and research from an important habitat for this population along Scotland’s east coast. orlo.uk/v028z

Day 1 @SeafoodExpo_Global, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon met key stakeholders to discuss our high-quality Scottish seafood & support opportunities, including exhibitors at the Scottish Pavilion & Ministers representing Galicia, New Brunswick & Prince Edward Island
#SEG24

“Label Rouge recognises the best of the best, and that’s why the update to the standard is so important to us in Scotland.”

Speaking at #SEG24 in Barcelona, Scotland’s rural affairs secretary @mairigougeon welcomed the changes.

Don't miss out on a crucial opportunity to enhance your safety skills at Seafish's 'Man Overboard Training' on May 8th in Aberdeen. This course is highly recommended for real-life conditions.

On #EarthDay2024 Scottish Government has confirmed that the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic will be banned in Scotland.

Ministers will introduce regulations by the end of 2024 with the ban due to come into force 18 months later.

More: ow.ly/2MP750RkWee

Scotland is already nearly halfway to our goal of becoming a net zero nation by 2045.

We are now also stepping up action on climate change with a significant suite of new policies.

More ➡️ gov.scot/news/stepping-…

Are you fishing in a vessel that is 10m and under?

Did you know you can now apply for an online account to be able to submit your FISH1 forms electronically?

Click for more info: bit.ly/45xDxiP

#EarthDay 2024 focuses on reducing plastic pollution, and Scotland is proud to announce that preparations are underway to ban the sale and supply of single-use vapes, anticipated to begin in April 2025.

Applause for action that protects the planet and our health.

#LetsDoNetZero

Marine Fund Scotland 2024-25 is open to apply for until 9 May for projects contributing to an innovative & sustainable marine economy: bit.ly/4a7fdXU

Hear from some businesses in the North East of Scotland who benefitted from grants last year: bit.ly/3xJmGxW

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.