Publications

Review of Management Options for the Landing Obligation

Research which considers possible management options for dealing with the landing obligation

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 07 November 2014

Estimates of Collision Risk of Harbour Porpoises and Marine Renewable Energy Devices at Sites of High Tidal-Stream Energy

The aim of this study was to investigate how often porpoises occurred in two areas of immediate interest for tidal-stream development on the west coast of Scotland. These two sites were the tidal narrows of the Sound of Islay (between the islands of Islay

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 05 November 2014

Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 5 Number 15: Development of a Sampling Programme and Measurement of Contaminants in Food for Marine Strategy Framework Directive Descriptor 9

Descriptor 9 (contaminants in food) is one of eleven Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) qualitative Descriptors to be used in determining whether Good Environmental Status (GES) has been achieved for European regional seas (Directive EC/2008/56).

Type: Progress report
Date: 03 November 2014

Evaluating and Assessing the Relative Effectiveness of Acoustic Deterrent Devices and other Non-Lethal Measures on Marine Mammals

Marine Scotland commissioned a research project aimed at gathering literature and data into the effectiveness of non-lethal measures of deterring marine mammals from a range of activities (e.g. fish farms, renewable developments etc.). This review attempt

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 28 October 2014

District salmon fishery boards' good governance obligations: guidance

Detailed guidance on district salmon fishery boards' good governance obligations.

Type: Advice and guidance
Date: 28 October 2014

Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 5 Number 12: Strategic assessment of collision risk of Scottish offshore wind farms to migrating birds

Report to inform large scale indicative strategic assessments on the impact of offshore wind energy developments on birds.

Type: Impact assessment
Date: 17 October 2014

Scottish Marine and Freshwater Science Volume 5 Number 14: Electrofishing for Razor Clams (Ensis siliqua and E. arquatus): Effects on Survival and Recovery of Target and Non-Target Species

Trawling and tank based trials were conducted to assess whether electrofishing (which is currently prohibited under EU regulations) for razor clams Ensis siliqua and E. arquatus affects survival and behaviour patterns in Ensis spp. and non-target species.

Type: Progress report
Date: 16 October 2014

Consultation on The Alien and Locally Absent Species in Aquaculture (Scotland) Regulations 2014

New regulations which implement Council Regulation (EC) No. 708/2007 concerning the use of alien and locally absent species in aquaculture.

Type: Consultation paper
Date: 14 October 2014

Consultation on New Controls in the Scottish King Scallop Fishery 2014

Consultation seeking views on possible new management measures in the Scottish king scallop fishery.

Type: Consultation paper
Date: 09 October 2014

Wild Fisheries Review: final report and recommendations

Final report and recommendations from the report of the Wild Fisheries Review Panel.

Type: Progress report
Date: 07 October 2014