Study into ‘abundance’ of monkfish around isles
The Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study into an alleged abundance of monkfish around the isles. UHI Shetland has already taken on the…
READ FULL STORYThe Shetland Fishermen’s Association has commissioned a new study into an alleged abundance of monkfish around the isles. UHI Shetland has already taken on the…
READ FULL STORYThe government should listen to fishermen to get the best results, parliament heard during a post-Brexit fisheries debate. Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael led…
READ FULL STORYOrkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael challenged ministers to offer a clear roadmap on making a workable visa scheme for skilled deckhands. Mr Carmichael led…
READ FULL STORYThe coastguard has released footage of yesterday’s (Thur) rescue of eight fishermen after their vessel sank off Fair Isle. The crew of the Peterhead-based Guiding…
READ FULL STORYEight people have been rescued from a fishing boat which sank off Fair Isle, 45 nautical miles south-east from the coast. The crew abandoned ship…
READ FULL STORYFishermen from Shetland are starring in a nationwide campaign including a television ad. The Marine Stewardship Council has included the fishermen in their campaign as…
READ FULL STORYFishermen with a shellfish licence could be banned for anything up to eight weeks if there are any egg-bearing lobsters in their landings. Shetland will…
READ FULL STORYThe council is to request a ban on the controversial practice of gillnetting amid growing concerns about its impact on marine wildlife and the local
READ FULL STORYAuthor John Goodlad is to host a talk on his new book exploring how salt fish from Shetland powered an economic boom and inspired artists,
READ FULL STORYYoung local fishing crews have said they are in desperate need of government assistance as the cost of marine fuel continues to rise.
READ FULL STORYFishermen fear offshore windfarms could “wreak havoc” on key spawning and nursery grounds.
READ FULL STORYFreight disruption has forced the closure of Shetland’s fish markets – harming exports worth a six-figure sum.
READ FULL STORYFunding has been made available to help fishing businesses and coastal communities.
READ FULL STORYA huge halibut caught by Shetland fishermen this week is thought to have broken recent records. The 110kg fish was landed by the crew of…
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