Final call! We are looking for a new Chair to join our Board and lead the strategic response to the most pressing innovation needs for UK seafood. Find out more 👇

Just 8 days left to apply to be our new England Network Coordinator or Communications Officer - applications close on 20 August! Read more about the roles here: bit.ly/4djDGKP

Very excited and grateful to have had the opportunity to present some of my PhD work at The Seabird Group Conference this afternoon!

Excellent talk yesterday evening by John Goodlad on the ever-changing relationship between fishing and conservation. Lots of lessons to be learned from the past so we csn go forwards together #OrkneySciFest

Pride in the Seas is a powerful photo exhibition by SFF depicting the challenges, pride and responsibility felt by those working in Scotland’s fishing industry. Make sure to check it out throughout The Glasshouse International Centre for Music during #ICESASC24 #PRIDEINTHESEAS scottishbusinessnews.net/powerful-tales…

Pleased to be at the Cross Party Group on Food at the Scottish Parliament, talking about the contribution of #fishing to Scotland’s #BlueEconomy and the synergies and opportunities from cross-sector collaborations! 🐟 🦀 🦞

#Fishers across the UK face new challenges at sea, in port and at home. We want to hear from you! 🐟 Take our confidential survey to help us an in depth profile of the UK’s fishing workforce, and the issues that matter most to you. Have your say today 👇 tinyurl.com/yz2bb6kv

The MCA have issued a new infographic to make the current situation regarding medical certificates easier to understand. See it below. The NFFO continues to push for a thorough review into the ML5 medical examination process to better suit the needs of commercial fishermen.

⚓ Dwynwen was the first woman to join the crew at Moelfre Lifeboat Station. ⚓ This photograph, together with many other stunning shots by Jack Lowe, is displayed at Women of the RNLI at the National Maritime Museum. Open and free to visit.

Wonderful to welcome the First Minister John Swinney and hear him speak on the importance of fishing to Scotland's communities and economy

Sign up today and be part of the network thats all about you : women-fisheries.com/join

So excited to see the next phase of UK WIF, thanks to our 2 fab new employees Steph and Ash!! Welcome abord and can't wait to see the network grow and thrive ✨️

.Heriot-Watt University have shone a spotlight on one of their industry-science collaboration projects💡 "The Environmental assessment of scallop innovation gear" aims to reduce the impact of scallop dredging on the seabed, whilst maintaining catch efficiency. ➡️ loom.ly/zNSLdgw

Well done Dr @MairiFenton! An incredible viva and fascinating PhD on scallop management. Can't wait to see what you do next 🍾 ✨️

🌊 Coming Soon: UK WIF Mentorship Matchmaking Programme! 🌊 This free programme will link mentors and mentees based on experience, goals, and interests—and it’s all about fostering skills, confidence, and community. Members: Check your inbox soon for more details!

The next Fisheries Resource Education Programme (F-REP) event is on the Clyde at the end of Jan 2025! Funded places available for fishermen 💸🚢 Register via this link 👇 🔗docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… More info on the Fishing Porthole Website 👉🔗 fishingporthole.co.uk/f-rep/

Happy #worldfisheriesday to all the women, in all the related sectors carrying out such important work sometimes unpaid, sometimes unseen - we appreciate you!

🎄 UK WIF Christmas Quiz Alert! 🎄 Get ready for a festive evening of fishy fun, fabulous prizes from YETI , Guy Cotten & Comfish and the chance to connect with fellow members! 🐟✨ 📩 Check your inbox for details on how to join this members-only digital event