Heriot-Watt to help boost Scotland’s fishing industry
Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability (FIS) has welcomed Heriot-Watt University onto its Board. The University is the first academic institution to join FIS taking its place alongside a range of high-profile members including government organisations, representatives from the processing and retail sector, and environmental groups. Michel Kaiser, a Professor of Fisheries
Still time for Scottish fishing industry to adapt to climate change
A University of Aberdeen scientist will present the findings of a report that shows although climate change is already having an impact on fish and fisheries globally, there is still time for the Scottish fishing industry to get better prepared to adapt to changes in fish growth and shifts in
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The FIS Travel Bursary is awarded to applicants with the best proposal for a short international study trip that will help further their career and their ability to contribute to the sector in Scotland. Nicole Anderson, winner of the 2019 Travel Bursary, works for the Clyde Fisherman’s Trust (CFT) and
A boatload of entries to the #FISPhotoComp
Earlier this year FIS ran a photo competition so we could see Scottish fishing through the eyes of the industry. We had over 160 entries via email and social media and we loved seeing such a diverse number of fishing vessels from all over Scotland. We decided to share our
Self-sampling project takes home Sustainability Award
The University of Aberdeen, Scottish Pelagic Fishermen's Association (SPFA) and Fisheries Innovation and Sustainability (FIS), took home the Sustainability Award for their feasibility study into a scientific self-sampling programme at the Fishing News Awards on the 16th May 2019. Project partners, Tara Marshall from the University of Aberdeen, and Steve