EU ‘worse than useless’ on fisheries (John Tulloch)
Thank you for your fine coverage in Friday’s paper of the North Sea Commission (NSC) conference at Scalloway fishery college (NAFC) and Shetland Fishermen’s Association…
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Phased basis for cod (Ian Duncan)
I write in response to John Tulloch’s letter: “How many turns?”
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‘Urgent review’ needed over Faaroese fishing deal: Carmichael
Alistair Carmichael is calling for an “urgent review” of the fishing deal which has freed up quota for Faroese fishing boats in EU waters. Speaking…
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Fisheries minister: Face up to the challenges in 2015
Scottish fisheries secretary Richard Lochhead has issued a “new year” message to Scottish fishing communities.
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Industry warns discard ban could bankrupt fleet
The Scottish fishing industry is in peril from the discard ban unless governments act urgently, fishermen’s associations are warning.
READ FULL STORYFishermen call for increase in North Sea cod quota
Shetland fishermen are urging the EU and Norway to abandon a controversial cod management plan and increase North Sea quotas to help reduce the dumping
READ FULL STORYFishermen’s discard ban concerns put before councillors
The fishing industry is posed with a deadly threat which could also potentially be an opportunity for growth when the discard ban begins to bite…
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